CPSC2017-03-14
Battery Chargers for XBOX ONE Video Game Controllers Recalled by Performance Designed Products Due to Burn Hazard
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
Hazard
The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund.
Sold at
Best Buy, GameStop and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2016 through February 2017 for about $40.
Affected count
About 121,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 7,250 were sold in Canada and 2,560 in Mexico)
Injuries reported
The company has received 24 reports of the chargers overheating and deforming the charger's plastic cover, including 6 reports of chargers emitting a burning odor. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers
Consumer contact
Performance Designed Products at 800-263-1156 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.pdp.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Battery-Chargers-for-XBOX-ONE-Video-Game-Controllers-Recalled-by-Performance-Designed-ProductsDon't want to check this manually?
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