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Electronics & Technology/Batteries & Chargers

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

Agency Publication Date: March 14, 2017
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Summary

Approximately 121,000 Energizer XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers are being recalled because they can overheat and damage the video game controllers, posing a burn hazard. There have been 24 reports of the chargers overheating and melting the plastic cover, including six instances where consumers noticed a burning odor. These black plastic chargers, which can hold two controllers, were sold at retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, and Amazon from February 2016 through February 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using these chargers and return them to Performance Designed Products for a full refund.

Risk

The internal components of the charger can overheat, causing the plastic casing to deform or melt. This poses a burn hazard to anyone touching the device and can also damage the connected XBOX ONE controllers.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the Energizer XBOX ONE 2X Smart Charger.
  2. Check the bottom of the black plastic charger for the item number 048-052-NA to confirm your device is included in the recall.
  3. Look for the "Energizer" brand name printed on the label on the back or front of the charging station.
  4. Contact Performance Designed Products at 800-263-1156 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to arrange for a return and receive a full refund.
  5. Visit the company's website at www.pdp.com and click on the "Safety Recall" link for additional instructions on returning the recalled product.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Energizer XBOX ONE 2X Smart Charger
Model:
048-052-NA
Lot Numbers:
3116WCA
Date Ranges: February 2016 - February 2017

Product Images

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

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

Label on back of charger

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17109
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Distributor: Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 121,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 7,250 were sold in Canada and 2,560 in Mexico)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
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.
Agency Last Updated: March 14, 2017

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