Mophie and Rocketfish Recall iOS Device Battery Cases
Two external battery cases for iOS devices are being recalledin partnership with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, one by case maker Mophie, and the other by Best Buy's house brand Rocketfish. 6,118 units of Mophie's Juice Pack Air for the iPod Touch 4th Generation are being recalled because the battery case’s integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard. Mophie has received 110 reports of batteries becoming warm to the touch, 44 reports of cases being deformed due to heat, and 9 reports of minor burns. Cases with serial numbers beginning with TR113 through TR120 are subject to the recall.
Owners of affected cases should stop using it immediately, and contact Mophie at 877-308-4581 or via its recall website to receive a replacement product.
Best Buy's house brand, Rocketfish, is recalling 32,000 Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Case for the iPhones 3G and 3GS. There were 14 incidents with the case, including minor burns to 3 consumers and 4 reports of minor property damage.
Owners of the case should stop using it immediately, and contact Best Buy at 800-917-5737 or via its recall website to exchange the case for a $70 Best Buy gift card.
source:http://www.macrumors.com
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