Recalls / 2004-01-23
CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
04068 · Recalled 2004-01-23 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled batteries are included in Kyocera model 7135 Smartphone cell phones. The black and silver flip-up phones say "Kyocera" at the top of the screen. The recalled batteries have the red and white Kyocera name printed on the front and a product code ending with -05 printed on the underside
Hazards
The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones) | 140,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Coslight International Group
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Verizon Wireless, US Cellular, ALLTEL Corporation stores, in addition to Web site, 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.
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
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Source: CPSC recall 04068. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.