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Archived – Rage Wireless Guitar Game Controller
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys, Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001813
Affected products
Rage Wireless Guitar Game Controller
Product description
This recall involves the Rage Wireless Guitar game controller which is designed to be used on the Nintnedo Wii system. The guitar is blue or white and is 79 centimetres (31 inches) long. The guitar contains battery-operated LED-lighted fret buttons that go up the neck of the guitar.
Hazard identified
A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a potential risk of chemical burns to consumers.
The US manufacturer, Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these Rage Wireless Guitars.
Number sold
Approximately 2,500 of the recalled products were distributed in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were distributed from June 2008 to September 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, California
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rage Wireless Guitar game controllers.
Consumers may return the Rage Wireless Guitar game controller to the retailer from whom they purchased it for a full refund. Do not contact or return product to Nintendo.
For additional information, contact Performance Designed Products at 1-800-331-3844 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.