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CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries

Name: CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
Brand: Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.
SKU: CPSC-04559
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 24, 2004Recall ID: 04559Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled batteries can be found in LG TM-510 model cell phones, have a manufacturer/date code of "AEMLLL 02220," AEMMHH 02220," "AEMLLL 02X25H" or "AEMMHH 02725" and were distributed by Verizon Wireless. The manufacturer/date code can be found on the battery, below the words, "Model/Modelo" or "LG." The phone's model number appears on the back side of the phone beneath the battery. The cell phones, which come in black or silver, may have the Verizon Wireless name on the front.

Affected Products

Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Verizon-Wireless-Announce-Recall-of-Counterfeit-Cell-Phone-Batteries
Title	CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Counterfeit-LG-TM-510.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Battery, showing manufacturer/date code
Hazards › Name	Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
Injuries › Name	Verizon Wireless has received 18 reports of incidents involving counterfeit batteries, including injuries to users and property damage.
Products › Name	Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries
Products › Type	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D	1808
Products › Number Of Units	About 50,000
Recall I D	2758
Remedies › Name	Consumers with a LG TM510 cell phone battery having one of the identified manufacturer/date codes and purchased from Verizon Wireless should stop charging the battery immediately and contact Verizon Wireless to receive a replacement battery. Verizon Wireless is sending letters directly to consumers notifying them of this hazard.
Retailers › Name	The phones were sold at Verizon Wireless retail locations nationwide and on Verizon Wireless's Web site, from April 2001 through December 2002, for between $150 and $200. The batteries were sold from August 2002 to November 2003 for between $40 and $60.
Recall Date	2004-06-24T00:00:00
Description	The recalled batteries can be found in LG TM-510 model cell phones, have a manufacturer/date code of "AEMLLL 02220," AEMMHH 02220," "AEMLLL 02X25H" or "AEMMHH 02725" and were distributed by Verizon Wireless. The manufacturer/date code can be found on the battery, below the words, "Model/Modelo" or "LG." The phone's model number appears on the back side of the phone beneath the battery. The cell phones, which come in black or silver, may have the Verizon Wireless name on the front.
Recall Number	04559
Manufacturers › Name	Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.
Consumer Contact	Call Verizon Wireless at (800) 922-0204 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2025-04-14T00:00:00

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Recalling FirmVerizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.

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