The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17109·Announced 2017-03-14

Energizer XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Performance Designed Products is recalling Energizer XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers because they can overheat and damage controllers, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Performance Designed Products LLC is recalling approximately 121,000 Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers in the United States. The recall also covers about 7,250 units sold in Canada and 2,560 units sold in Mexico. The chargers are black plastic, measure about 3.5 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 11 inches tall, and hold up to two XBOX controllers. The item number 048-052-NA is printed on the bottom of the chargers.

The chargers can overheat and damage the XBOX ONE video game controller, posing a burn hazard to consumers. 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.

The chargers were sold at Best Buy, GameStop, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com and other online retailers, from February 2016 through February 2017 for about $40. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery chargers and contact Performance Designed Products to return the chargers for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Energizer® XBOX ONE 2X Smart Chargers
Manufacturer
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Burbank, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
121,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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