CPSC recall 17-109, announced March 14, 2017, covers Performance Designed Products Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers (about 121,000 units). The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 24 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-263-1156, or go to www.pdp.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Energizer®" is printed on the charger's label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the charger's label
andthe bottom of the chargers
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2016 through February 2017
- Price paid
- $40
Why it was recalled
The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-263-1156, or go to www.pdp.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Performance Designed Products
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 17-109
- Units
- About 121,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 7,250 were sold in Canada and 2,560 in Mexico)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
- Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
- Distributor
- Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 121,000 units: the 31st-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 47 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 16 of 124 battery charger recalls. The most common is replacement (25).
- Time on sale
- 13 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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