Recalls / 2011-11-30

Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard

12048 · Recalled 2011-11-30 · CPSC page

Description

This recall includes the Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Case. The battery case is made of black lightweight, soft-touch rubberized material designed to hold the phone securely, and comes with a built-in battery. The model number "RF-KL12" appears on the front of the product's packaging, on the packaging barcode, and in white print on the curved inner surface of the product.

Hazards

The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

CPSC and the firm have received about 14 reports of the battery cases overheating in the United States, including three reports of minor burns to consumers and four reports of minor property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Best Buy for instructions on returning the product and receiving a Best Buy gift card for $70 or $105 in Canada.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS		About 31,000 in the U.S. and about 1,000 in Canada

Parties

Importer: Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Best Buy, Future Shop, Best Buy stores in Canada, online, $60.

Consumer contact

For additional information, consumers should contact Best Buy toll-free at (800) 917-5737 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's websites at www.bestbuy.com (US) or www.bestbuy.ca or www.futureshop.ca (Canada).

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Source: CPSC recall 12048. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.