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Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk

U.S. CPSCBurnsChemicalOct 22, 2008
Recalled Wireless Guitar
Recalled Wireless Guitar
Recalled Wireless Guitar
Recalled Wireless Guitar

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Hazard

A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the wireless guitar game controllers immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. Do not contact or return the product to Nintendo.

Incidents & injuries

Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.

Product description

The Rage Wireless Guitar controller is designed to be used on the Nintendo Wii system. The guitar is blue or white and is 31 inches long. The guitar contains battery-operated LED-lighted fret buttons that go up the neck of the guitar.

Sold on

Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Performance Designed Products at (800) 331-3844 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pdp.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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