Recall for Moms

Product Recall Information for Moms

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

April 2, 2009
Release #09-182

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 233-0462
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:

Importer: Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.

Hazard: While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries reported.

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.

Sold exclusively at: Best Buy stores nationwide and at bestbuy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product.

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


Picture of Recalled Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source

Picture of Recalled Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source


Recalls by Date