Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 10715 · Jan 12, 2010 · Lenmar Enterprises
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10715
- Date
- Jan 12, 2010
- Company
- Lenmar Enterprises
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the rechargeable batteries with the model number CB0217 2.4 volt 1500 mAh NiMH. Only batteries with date code 0809 are affected by this recall. The date code can be found on the back of the battery. The batteries were sold as replacement batteries for the following phones: AT&T 2401 2462 5840 E2562 Motorola BY03L MD60 MD671 MD680 MD681 Qwest QW-2422 QW-2652 V-Tech 2420 2422
What can happen
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in deformation of phones. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical product distributors and retailers nationwide and at Lenmar.com from July 2009 through August 2009 for about $18.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable batteries for cordless phones?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.