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Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due
to Burn and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery
Recharge Stations
Units: About 220,000
Distributor: Griffin International Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to
the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: Six incidents of overheating have been reported to
the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.
Description: The Wii 4-Dock Recharge Station includes a white docking
station with four recharge stations and a four rechargeable battery
pack. Brand names are on the front of the packaging and the model
numbers, Psyclone (PSE6501) and React (RT530), can be found on the
bottom side of the product.
Sold at: The Psyclone Essentials brand was sold at Target, Toys R Us
and Amazon.com nationwide; React was sold at Best Buy stores
nationwide. Both were sold from January 2008 through July 2009 for
about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recharge
stations and contact Griffin International to obtain information on
how to return the product and receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Griffin
International toll free at 888-344-4702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Monday-Friday, email productsafety.RemoveThis@psyclonegamer.com or visit this Web
site
www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock 
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