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Cricket EZ Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls

CPSC · 08572 · published 2008-05-20

CPSC campaign 08572

Hazard

A software problem with the cell phones causes audio problems with 911 calls. When a call is connected to 911, the operator may not hear the caller or the caller may not hear the 911 operator.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately return their phone to Cricket for a free software repair. Cricket is directly contacting consumers who purchased these cell phones to alert them to the recall.

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 Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.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

Cricket EZ Cellular Phones