Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
Recalled October 22, 2008 · CPSC recall 09019 · Rage
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.
Units
About 57,000
Incidents / injuries
Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.
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.
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.
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
Product
Rage Wireless Guitars
Manufacturer(s)
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Distributed by
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Retailers
Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →