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Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: November 30, 2011 Initiated: November 30, 2011 #12048

Product Description

This recall includes the Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Case. The battery case is made of black lightweight, soft-touch rubberized material designed to hold the phone securely, and comes with a built-in battery. The model number "RF-KL12" appears on the front of the product's packaging, on the packaging barcode, and in white print on the curved inner surface of the product.

Reason for Recall

The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Best Buy for instructions on returning the product and receiving a Best Buy gift card for $70 or $105 in Canada.

Details

Units Affected
About 31,000 in the U.S. and about 1,000 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Rocketfish-Battery-Case-for-iPhone-3G3GS-Recalled-by-Best-Buy-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall includes the Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Case. The battery case is made of black lightweight, soft-touch rubberized material designed to hold the phone securely, and comes with a built-in battery. The model number "RF-KL12" appears on the front of the product's packaging, on the packaging barcode, and in white print on the curved inner surface of the product.. Units affected: About 31,000 in the U.S. and about 1,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Best Buy for instructions on returning the product and receiving a Best Buy gift card for $70 or $105 in Canada.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 30, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12048.

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