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

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
57,000
Recall Date
October 22, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4984.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4984.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Mass Merchandisers And Specialty Retailers Nationwide From June 2008 Through September 2008 For Between $40 And $60. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4984.

For additional information, contact Performance Designed Products at (800) 331-3844 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pdp.com

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Mass Merchandisers And Specialty Retailers Nationwide From June 2008 Through September 2008 For Between $40 And $60. Recall FAQ

Mass Merchandisers And Specialty Retailers Nationwide From June 2008 Through September 2008 For Between $40 And $60. is the subject of a toys recall: Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk. The notice was published on October 22, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 57,000 units are potentially affected.