Griffin International Cos · Recalled
Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
- Units
- About 220,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Griffin International Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Six incidents of overheating have been reported to the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Griffin International toll free at 888-344-4702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday-Friday, email productsafety@psyclonegamer.com or visit this Web site: www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock.
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 AUG 11 2009; last revised JUN 13 2014.
