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4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 16, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 4reports to CPSC
  • Mar 16, 2026the latest report was made
  • Dec 30, 2022the earliest
  • 1with the company’s comments
Brand
Nintendo
Maker
Nintendo of America Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Computers and video gamesComputers, their equipment and electronic gamesCPSC’s product type: Computers (Equipment and Electronic Games) (code 557), in Electronics: Computers, Monitors, Projectors
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Nintendo Switch 2”

By month

2 reports from April 2025 to March 2026; the most in March 2026, 1. 2 earlier reports, since December 2022, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
March 20261
July 20251
February 20241
December 20221

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Mar 16, 2026, sent to the company Mar 19, 2026, published by CPSC Apr 2, 2026

    The product, in the report: Black in color electronic portable handheld gaming device approximately 3x7 in diameter.

    Nintendo switch with lithium ion battery stored in my center console of my [REDACTED]. Nintendo switch was powered off, and not connected to a power source. Nintendo switch was in its stock configuration with no aftermarket modifications. The outside temperature was 57 degrees. Vehicle was tinted with dark 5% window tint. Vehicle was also secured by having all windows sealed in the up position and the doors were secured by being locked. Nintendo switch battery caught fire in my vehicle causing catastrophic damage to the interior of my brand new vehicle. My Law enforcement training and experience from investigating both fires and vehicle collisions among other investigative matters over a period of 12 years, determined that fire originated with the device itself from the concealed internal battery. The batteries of these devices developed and manufactured by Nintendo have a lithium ion battery. The identified Fire was concentrated at the device power supply plug due to concentrated and visual damaged area on the device indicating the fire started with the device. The device was located in the center console when the fire initiated. Same exact location indicates where fire originated and spread due to heavy and concentrated burn pattern and burn direction. Nintendo has previously stated concerns with the Nintendo switch battery to potentially cause fires due to manufacturer defects and failures as of late 2025. My vehicle is possibly a total loss due to this product. This vehicle has an estimated value new of $78,000.00.

    Model
    Switch 2
    UPC
    N/a
    Serial number
    N/a
    Where
    Waxahachie, Texas: Other
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Nintendo, made or sold by Nintendo of America Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Jul 10, 2025, sent to the company Jul 15, 2025, published by CPSC Jul 29, 2025

    The product, in the report: Name: Nintendo Switch 2, Model# 123783, Item Description: HW, BLK BEE-USZ

    Purchased a switch 2 from Gamestop on June 5th, On June 8th the battery in the switch exploded while playing it in hand held mode.

    Model
    123783
    UPC
    00045496885595
    Serial number
    HAW50988815141
    Bought from
    Gamestop
    Bought
    Jun 5, 2025
    Where
    Goshen, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Nintendo Switch 2, made or sold by Nintendo of America Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Feb 25, 2024, sent to the company Mar 6, 2024, published by CPSC Mar 20, 2024

    The product, in the report: Black Nintendo Pro Controller

    My Nintendo pro controller (HAC-013) became extremely hot to the touch in the bottom left corner where my son was holding it. Concerned the battery or some other part of it was overheating. We immediately powered it down. No injuries, but the plastic felt hot enough to cause a burn if handled too long.

    Model
    HAC-013
    Where
    Odenton, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 9, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Nintendo, made or sold by Nintendo of America Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Dec 30, 2022, sent to the company Apr 13, 2023, published by CPSC Apr 27, 2023

    The product, in the report: Nintendo Switch Joy con

    Nintendo switch joy stick has a rubber choking part which easily pops out when pulled out by a toddler using his teeth. This may cause choking hazard.

    Model
    Nintendo Switch
    UPC
    045496882990
    Serial number
    XKW10061980814
    Bought from
    Target, California
    Bought
    Nov 24, 2021, about then
    Where
    Pleasanton, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Nintendo, made or sold by Nintendo of America Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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