CPSC2004-06-24
CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.
Hazard
Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers with a LG TM510 cell phone battery having one of the identified manufacturer/date codes and purchased from Verizon Wireless should stop charging the battery immediately and contact Verizon Wireless to receive a replacement battery. Verizon Wireless is sending letters directly to consumers notifying them of this hazard.
Sold at
The phones were sold at Verizon Wireless retail locations nationwide and on Verizon Wireless's Web site, from April 2001 through December 2002, for between $150 and $200. The batteries were sold from August 2002 to November 2003 for between $40 and $60.
Affected count
About 50,000
Injuries reported
Verizon Wireless has received 18 reports of incidents involving counterfeit batteries, including injuries to users and property damage.
Products
Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries
Consumer contact
Call Verizon Wireless at (800) 922-0204 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Verizon-Wireless-Announce-Recall-of-Counterfeit-Cell-Phone-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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