CPSCGeneral Alert
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sou...
Published: April 2, 2009Recall ID: 09182Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB portal power sources with model number RF-INV80. The model number is printed on the back of the power source and "Rocketfish" is printed on the cover.
Affected Products
Rocketfish Model RF-INV80 Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Best-Buy-Announces-the-Recall-of-Certain-Rocketfish-Universal-Portable-Power-Sources-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d127e71b859940b98037c0858de44778.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c785a737af8245f98ea10627470ec929.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source |
| Hazards › Name | While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Rocketfish Model RF-INV80 Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400 |
| Recall I D | 5187 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product. |
| Importers › Name | Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Best Buy stores nationwide and at bestbuy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB portal power sources with model number RF-INV80. The model number is printed on the back of the power source and "Rocketfish" is printed on the cover. |
| Recall Number | 09182 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bestbuy.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |