Performance Designed Products · Recalled
Battery Chargers for XBOX ONE Video Game Controllers Recalled by Performance Designed Products Due to Burn Hazard
The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 121,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 7,250 were sold in Canada and 2,560 in Mexico)
- Reports
- 24
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers used to charge XBOX ONE video game controllers. The chargers are black plastic and measure about 3.5 inches long, 5 inches wide and 11 inches tall. "Energizer®" is printed on the charger's label. Item number 048-052-NA is printed on the bottom of the chargers. The chargers hold up to two XBOX controllers.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
