Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-22). Hazards: burn, chemical. About 57,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09019 |
| Published | 2008-10-22 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Games |
| Products | Rage Wireless Guitars |
| Firms | Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. (manufacturer); Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 57,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60. |
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.
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