Recall of Wii Charger - The Firearms Forum

mrkirker · 08-12-2009, 10:09 AM

Might be of interest . . .

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2009
Release # 09-303 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 344-4702
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations

Units: About 220,000

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

GMFWoodchuck · 08-13-2009, 06:31 AM

Of the 220,000 units 6 broke. Hmm....Funny the whole gas tank thing with GM, the electrical problems the Chrysler has, and tire issues they had with the Explorer, medicines that will kill you before your cancer will, doctors cutting the wrong parts of off people, and they actually care because 6 units broke. I'm not sure if that's ridiculous concern over lawyers, or a company that actually cares.

08-12-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Recall of Wii Charger Might be of interest . . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2009 Release # 09-303 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 344-4702 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations Units: About 220,000 Distributor: Griffin International Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer. 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. 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 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. 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 Attached Images __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.* -->

08-13-2009, 06:31 AM	#2
GMFWoodchuck Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,369	Re: Recall of Wii Charger Of the 220,000 units 6 broke. Hmm....Funny the whole gas tank thing with GM, the electrical problems the Chrysler has, and tire issues they had with the Explorer, medicines that will kill you before your cancer will, doctors cutting the wrong parts of off people, and they actually care because 6 units broke. I'm not sure if that's ridiculous concern over lawyers, or a company that actually cares.