Best Buy Rocketfish RF-INV80 Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source

Description: Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2009 Release #09-182 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 233-0462 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Rocketfish Model RF-INV80 Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source Units: About 1,400 Importer: Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn. Hazard: While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries reported. Description: This recall involves Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB portal power sources with model number RF-INV80. The model number is printed on the back of the power source and “Rocketfish” is printed on the cover. Sold exclusively at: Best Buy stores nationwide and at bestbuy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $100. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.bestbuy.com [Learn More]