Mophie, Rocketfish Battery Packs Recalled Over Fire Hazard

mophie juice pack airmophie’s juice pack air

The Mophie website states “mophie has determined that in a small number of juice pack air™ units (JPAT…) for the iPod touch 4th generation may short-circuit causing the unit to potentially over heat. In extreme conditions, it is possible for the plastic to deform and damage the iPod touch. You should stop using these units immediately.”

Juice pack air owners can visit the mophie website to request a replacement unit.

Best Buy's Rocketfish battery packBest Buy’s Rocketfish battery pack

The U.S. Consumer Protection Agency said that the Rocketfish case “can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.”

The Rocketfish case is available through Best Buy in the U.S., and Future Shop in Canada. Best Buy is offering U.S. customers a US$70 gift card in exchange for their defective case, and Best Buy in Canada, along with Future Shop, will give customers a CA$105 gift card for their defective case.

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