CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Cell Phone Batteries
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries in their cell phones. Kyocera will contact consumers directly to arrange for delivery of a free replacement battery. If consumers with recalled batteries are not contacted by Kyocera, they should call the company to receive a free replacement battery. The batteries should be stored in an environment with non-flammable materials.
Brands named
Recall history
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