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220,000 Wii recharging stations recalled

About 220,000 Psyclone Essentials and React Wii 4-dock battery recharging stations, distributed by Griffin International Cos. Inc., because the battery pack can overheat.
/ Source: The Associated Press

About 220,000 Psyclone Essentials and React Wii 4-dock battery recharging stations, manufactured in China and distributed by Griffin International Cos. Inc. of Minneapolis, because the battery pack can overheat.

The company has received six reports of overheating, including two hand burns. The Psyclone Essentials stations were sold at Target, Toys "R" Us and Amazon.com nationwide. The React stations were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide.

Both were available between January 2008 and July 2009. Details: by phone at 888-344-4702; on the Web at www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock or www.cpsc.gov