Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-10-22 · 09019
Hazards
A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.
Recall
Number
09019
Date
2008-10-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rage Wireless Guitars
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.
Distributor(s)
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.