CPSCGeneral Alert
Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due t...
Published: January 12, 2010Recall ID: 10715Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the rechargeable batteries with the model number CB0217 2.4 volt 1500 mAh NiMH. Only batteries with date code 0809 are affected by this recall. The date code can be found on the back of the battery. The batteries were sold as replacement batteries for the following phones: AT&T 2401 2462 5840 E2562 Motorola BY03L MD60 MD671 MD680 MD681 Qwest QW-2422 QW-2652 V-Tech 2420 2422
Affected Products
Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Lenmar-Enterprises-Recalls-Rechargeable-Batteries-Sold-for-Cordless-Phones-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f5d18e9373da458682731d9a1614143f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rechargeable Battery |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in deformation of phones. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400 |
| Recall I D | 400 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Lenmar Enterprises, of Camarillo, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Electrical product distributors and retailers nationwide and at Lenmar.com from July 2009 through August 2009 for about $18. |
| Recall Date | 2010-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the rechargeable batteries with the model number CB0217 2.4 volt 1500 mAh NiMH. Only batteries with date code 0809 are affected by this recall. The date code can be found on the back of the battery. The batteries were sold as replacement batteries for the following phones: AT&T 2401 2462 5840 E2562 Motorola BY03L MD60 MD671 MD680 MD681 Qwest QW-2422 QW-2652 V-Tech 2420 2422 |
| Recall Number | 10715 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Great Power Battery Co., of China |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can contact Lenmar at (800) 424-2703 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.Lenmar.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |