Recall #17-109 · Published March 14, 2017

Performance Designed Products Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers from Performance Designed Products on March 14, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The battery chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund.

Recalled Energizer 2X Smart Charger 048-052-NA for Xbox One
Recalled Energizer 2X Smart Charger 048-052-NA for Xbox One
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

"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 notice

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.

Remedy type: Refund

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.

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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