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Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)

CPSC Recall #04-068 — January 22, 2004

Recall #04-068 Date: January 22, 2004 Remedy: Replace

Product

Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 batteries in Kyocera cell phones. The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Name of product: Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)Units: 140,000Manufacturer: Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.Hazard: The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.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.Sold at: 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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.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.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.

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.

Units Affected

140,000

Sold At

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.

Manufacturer

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

Manufactured In

China

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