Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones
Units: About 1,400
Importer: Lenmar Enterprises, of Camarillo, Calif.
Manufacturer: Great Power Battery Co., of China
Hazard: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in deformation of phones. No injuries have been reported.
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 | Motorola | Qwest | V-Tech |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2401 | BY03L | QW-2422 | 2420 |
| 2462 | MD60 | QW-2652 | 2422 |
| 5840 | MD671 | ||
| E2562 | MD680 | ||
| MD681 |
Sold to: Electrical product distributors and retailers nationwide and at Lenmar.com from July 2009 through August 2009 for about $18.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement.
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
Source: cpsc.gov
