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Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Recalled August 11, 2009 · CPSC recall 09303 · Wii(tm)

Bottom of Recalled Battery Recharge Station

QC Sticker on Bottom of Recalled Battery Recharge Station

Recalled Battery Recharge Station details

Hazard

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

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.

Units

About 220,000

Incidents / injuries

Six incidents of overheating have been reported to the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations

Distributed by

Griffin International Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →