Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin
Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Why was Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin recalled?
The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: 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 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
- Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations
- Company
- Griffin International Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 220,000
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- August 11, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Six incidents of overheating have been reported to the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.