Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09182 · Apr 2, 2009 · Best Buy
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09182
- Date
- Apr 2, 2009
- Company
- Best Buy
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Rocketfish Model RF-INV80 Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB portal power sources with model number RF-INV80. The model number is printed on the back of the power source and "Rocketfish" is printed on the cover.
What can happen
While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Best Buy stores nationwide and at bestbuy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rocketfish model rf-inv80 universal ac/dc/usb portable power source?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product.
What is the hazard?
While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.