CPSC

Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphone Recalled for Burn Hazard

Recalled Kyocera cell phone batteries
Recalled Kyocera cell phone batteries
Kyocera cell phone containing recalled batteries
Kyocera cell phone containing recalled batteries

Hazard

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

What You Should Do

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.

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

Products

Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)

Injuries & Incidents

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.