Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
Source: CPSC Recall #09019
Recall Date
2008-10-22
Manufacturer
Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Units Affected
About 57,000
Products Involved
Rage Wireless Guitars
Hazard
A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the wireless guitar game controllers immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. Do not contact or return the product to Nintendo.
Reported Injuries
Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer.
Sold At
Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The Rage Wireless Guitar controller is designed to be used on the Nintendo Wii system. The guitar is blue or white and is 31 inches long. The guitar contains battery-operated LED-lighted fret buttons that go up the neck of the guitar.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28