Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Recall 09303 · Aug 11, 2009 · Griffin International Cos., Inc.
220,000
units affected
220,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09303
- Date
- Aug 11, 2009
- Company
- Griffin International Cos., Inc.
- Units affected
- 220,000
- Product
- Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Wii 4-Dock Recharge Station includes a white docking station with four recharge stations and a four rechargeable battery pack. Brand names are on the front of the packaging and the model numbers, Psyclone (PSE6501) and React (RT530), can be found on the bottom side of the product.
What can happen
The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recharge stations and contact Griffin International to obtain information on how to return the product and receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Six incidents of overheating have been reported to the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.
- Sold at
- The Psyclone Essentials brand was sold at Target, Toys R Us and Amazon.com nationwide; React was sold at Best Buy stores nationwide. Both were sold from January 2008 through July 2009 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled psyclone essentials and react wii™ 4-dock battery recharge stations?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recharge stations and contact Griffin International to obtain information on how to return the product and receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
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.