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Description: Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2008 Release #09-019 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 331-3844 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk 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: Rage Wireless Guitars Units: About 57,000 Manufacturer/Distributor: Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. 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. 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. Sold at: Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60. Manufactured in: China 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 [Learn More]

Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date10/22/2008
Recall ID4984
Recall Number09019
Product TypeGames
HazardBurn - Not Fire-Related
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