Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12048
Recall Date
2011-11-30
Manufacturer
Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Units Affected
About 31,000 in the U.S. and about 1,000 in Canada
Products Involved
Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS
Hazard
The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Best Buy for instructions on returning the product and receiving a Best Buy gift card for $70 or $105 in Canada.
Reported Injuries
CPSC and the firm have received about 14 reports of the battery cases overheating in the United States, including three reports of minor burns to consumers and four reports of minor property damage.
Sold At
Best Buy stores nationwide, Future Shop and Best Buy stores in Canada, and online from about April 2010 through about September 2011 for between $10 and $60.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall includes the Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Case. The battery case is made of black lightweight, soft-touch rubberized material designed to hold the phone securely, and comes with a built-in battery. The model number "RF-KL12" appears on the front of the product's packaging, on the packaging barcode, and in white print on the curved inner surface of the product.
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