Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-019 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 22, 2008
- Brand
- Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System
- Category
- Phones, computers and electronics
- Products
- Rage Wireless Guitars
- Hazard
- Chemical Burn Risk
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 57,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Rage Wireless Guitars · About 57,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.; Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.
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
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 36 recalls in the phones, computers and electronics category, 5 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Rage Wireless Guitars (About 57,000 units). The Rage Wireless Guitar controller is designed to be used on the Nintendo Wii system.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Chemical Burn Risk.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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