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Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

  • Recalled Battery Recharge Station
  • Bottom of Recalled Battery Recharge Station
  • Recalled Battery Recharge Station
  • Recalled Battery Recharge Station
Name of Product:
Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
August 11, 2009
Units:

About 220,000

Consumer 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 productsafety@psyclonegamer.com or visit this Web site www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock.

Recall Details

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.

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.

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.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-303

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