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Best Buy Recalls Rocketfish Power Sources


April 2, 2009
Best Buy is recalling about 1,400 Rocketfish portable power sources. While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The firm has received three reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries reported.

This recall involves Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB portal power sources with model number RF-INV80. The model number is printed on the back of the power source and Rocketfish is printed on the cover.

The power sources, made in China, were sold exclusively at: Best Buy stores nationwide and at bestbuy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product.

For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firms Web site at www.bestbuy.com.

For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firms Web site at www.bestbuy.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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