CPSC recall · Reported October 22, 2008
Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
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.
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. recalled The Rage Wireless Guitar controller is designed to be used on the Nintendo Wii system. Th….
Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn… was recalled by Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. in October 22, 2008. Reason: A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incor…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the wireless guitar game controllers immediately and return t…. Verify recall #09019 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incor….
- None
- agency class
- October 22, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09019 |
| Date reported | October 22, 2008 |
| Date initiated | October 22, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 57,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the wireless guitar game controllers immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a f…
- Check the recall number (09019) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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