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

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. Recalled by Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.. Units affected: 140,000.

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

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.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 23, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04068.