Best Buy · Recalled
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard
While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,400
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Best Buy stores nationwide and at bestbuy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $100.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product.
For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bestbuy.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 02 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
