Safety regulator, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
Recall 04068 · Jan 23, 2004 · Coslight International Group
140,000
units affected
140,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04068
- Date
- Jan 23, 2004
- Company
- Coslight International Group
- Units affected
- 140,000
- Product
- Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled batteries in kyocera cell phones (model 7135 smartphones)?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a 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.