Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk

Rage Wireless Guitars

Date of Recall

2008-10-22

CPSC Release Number

09-019

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 331-3844

Units

About 57,000

Distributor

Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.

Sold By

Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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.

Consumer 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

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