Recalls / 2017-03-14
Battery Chargers for XBOX ONE Video Game Controllers Recalled by Performance Designed Products Due to Burn Hazard
17109 · Recalled 2017-03-14 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers used to charge XBOX ONE video game controllers. The chargers are black plastic and measure about 3.5 inches long, 5 inches wide and 11 inches tall. "Energizer®" is printed on the charger's label. Item number 048-052-NA is printed on the bottom of the chargers. The chargers hold up to two XBOX controllers.
Hazards
The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
The company has received 24 reports of the chargers overheating and deforming the charger's plastic cover, including 6 reports of chargers emitting a burning odor. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers | About 121,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 7,250 were sold in Canada and 2,560 in Mexico) |
Parties
- Importer
- Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
- Distributor
- Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Best Buy, GameStop, other, online at Amazon.com, other retailers from February 2016 through February 2017 for about $40.
Consumer contact
Performance Designed Products at 800-263-1156 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.pdp.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 17109. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.