CPSC2011-11-30
Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard
Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Hazard
The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Best Buy for instructions on returning the product and receiving a Best Buy gift card for $70 or $105 in Canada.
Sold at
Best Buy stores nationwide, Future Shop and Best Buy stores in Canada, and online from about April 2010 through about September 2011 for between $10 and $60.
Affected count
About 31,000 in the U.S. and about 1,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
CPSC and the firm have received about 14 reports of the battery cases overheating in the United States, including three reports of minor burns to consumers and four reports of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers should contact Best Buy toll-free at (800) 917-5737 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's websites at www.bestbuy.com (US) or www.bestbuy.ca or www.futureshop.ca (Canada).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Rocketfish-Battery-Case-for-iPhone-3G3GS-Recalled-by-Best-Buy-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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