CPSC2004-01-23
CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard
The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled units should immediately stop using the battery in the cell phone. Kyocera Wireless will contact consumers to arrange for delivery of a free replacement battery. If consumers are not contacted by Kyocera by Feb. 6, they are asked to contact the firm to receive the free replacement battery. The batteries should be stored in an environment with non-flammable materials.
Sold at
Verizon Wireless, US Cellular and ALLTEL Corporation stores, in addition to Web site and telemarketing retailers nationwide, sold the cell phones with the -05 battery, from September 2003 through December 2003, for about $500. The batteries also were sold separately during this time, for about $21.
Affected count
140,000
Injuries reported
Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)
Consumer contact
Call Kyocera Wireless Corp. at (800) 349-4478 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.kyocera-wireless.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kyocera-Wireless-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-in-Smartphone-Cell-Phones-Don't want to check this manually?
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