CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones

Active Recall Announced January 23, 2004 CPSC #04068

Quick answer

CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones is CPSC recall #04068, announced on January 23, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp..

Hazard

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)

Recalled brands

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

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.

Recall date

January 23, 2004

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04068?

CPSC recall #04068 covers CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 23, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #04068?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04068 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kyocera-Wireless-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-in-Smartphone-Cell-Phones-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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