CPSCApril 2, 2009

Best Buy Announces the Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable recall: Fire Hazard

Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Best Buy Announces the Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable recalled?

While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product. Contact: For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bestbuy.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Rocketfish Model RF-INV80 Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source
Company
Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Quantity
About 1,400
Sold at
Best Buy stores nationwide and at bestbuy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $100.
Recall date
April 2, 2009
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB portal power sources with model number RF-INV80. The model number is printed on the back of the power source and "Rocketfish" is printed on the cover.

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