WiI Battery Charging Stations Recalled

Chrissie Cole

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Griffin International recently recalled 220,000 Psyclone Essentials and React Wii 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations because the battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.

Six reports of overheating have injured two consumers with minor burns, according to the CPSC.

The Wii 4-Dock Recharge Station is white with four recharge stations and four rechargeable battery packs in the following brand names - Psyclone (Model No. PSE6501) and React (Model No. RT530).

The React brand was sold nationwide at Best Buy stores. And Psyclone Essentials was sold nationwide at Amazon, Target and Toys R Us stores.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact Griffin International to obtain a free replacement.

Consumer Information: Contact Griffin International toll free at 888-344-4702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday-Friday, email or visit www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock

* The recalled units do not come with the Wii interactive games, they are sold separately.