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Battery Chargers for XBOX ONE Video Game Controllers Recalled by Performance Designed Products Due to Burn Hazard

  • Recalled Energizer 2X Smart Charger 048-052-NA for Xbox One
  • Recalled Energizer 2X Smart Charger 048-052-NA for Xbox One
  • Recalled Energizer 2X Smart Charger 048-052-NA for Xbox One
  • Label on back of charger
Name of Product:
Battery chargers in the video game controller
Hazard:

The battery chargers can overheat and damage the video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
March 14, 2017
Units:
About 121,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 7,250 were sold in Canada and 2,560 in Mexico)
Consumer Contact

Performance Designed Products at 800-263-1156 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.pdp.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

This recall involves Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers used to charge XBOX ONE video game controllers. The chargers are black plastic and measure about 3.5 inches long, 5 inches wide and 11 inches tall.  “Energizer®” is printed on the charger’s label. Item number 048-052-NA is printed on the bottom of the chargers. The chargers hold up to two XBOX controllers.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

The company has received 24 reports of the chargers overheating and deforming the charger’s plastic cover, including 6 reports of chargers emitting a burning odor. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Best Buy, GameStop and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2016 through February 2017 for about $40.
Importer(s):

Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.

Distributor(s):
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
17-109
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