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Product recall · CPSCOctober 22, 2008Serious
Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 57,000
- Recall date
- October 22, 2008
- Brand
- Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
- What has been reported
- Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.
Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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