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CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones

CPSC · 04068 · published 2004-01-23

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Hazard

The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.

Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)

Brands in this recall

Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.