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Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on AmazonSold on TargetSold on Best BuyAug 11, 2009
Recalled Battery Recharge Station
Recalled Battery Recharge Station
Bottom of Recalled Battery Recharge Station
Bottom of Recalled Battery Recharge Station
QC Sticker on Bottom of Recalled Battery Recharge Station
QC Sticker on Bottom of Recalled Battery Recharge Station
Recalled Battery Recharge Station details
Recalled Battery Recharge Station details

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Six incidents of overheating have been reported to the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Griffin International toll free at 888-344-4702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday-Friday, email [email protected] or visit this Web site: www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock.

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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