CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
USCPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
Recalling Firm: Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kyocera-Wireless-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-in-Smartphone-Cell-Phones- |
| Title | CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kyocera-batteries.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kyocera cell phone batteries |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kyocera-phone.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Kyocera cell phone containing recalled batteries |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury. |
| Products › Name | Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones) |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 140,000 |
| Recall I D | 2559 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2004-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 04068 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Kyocera Wireless Corp. at (800) 349-4478 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.kyocera-wireless.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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- Recalling FirmCoslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
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