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Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk

Reported: October 22, 2008 Initiated: October 22, 2008 #09019

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 57,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Rage-Wireless-Guitars-Used-with-Popular-Video-Gaming-System-Recalled-Due-to-Chemical-Burn-Risk

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.. Units affected: About 57,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 22, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09019.

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