Reported Mar 14, 2017
Battery Chargers for XBOX ONE Video Game Controllers Recalled by Performance Designed Products Due to Burn Hazard
Performance Designed Products LLC of Burbank, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers
- Amount recalled
- About 121,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 7,250 were sold in Canada and 2,560 in Mexico)
Where it was sold
Sold at Best Buy, GameStop and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2016 through February 2017 for about $40..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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