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Xbox360 xbox360tm wireless racing wheel — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireSep 21, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of fire because a component in the Wheel chassis may overheat and release smoke when the AC-DC power supply is used to energize the Wheel. Microsoft has received a small number of reports from consumers and retailers worldwide of failure.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary corrective actions taken and withdrawal from the market by the manufacturer.Press release has been issued — Other

Product description

The affected Xbox360 Wireless Racing Wheels (the "Wheels") are sold as aftermarket products as an accessory device for use with Microsoft's Xbox360TM games console. The Wheels were manufactured during 2006 and 2007. Wheels purchased before November 2006 are not affected.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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