[Recalled] Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries — The recalled batteries can be found in LG TM-510 model cell phones, have a manu… | CPSC 2004-06-24
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 04559 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 24 June 2004 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled batteries can be found in LG TM-510 model cell phones, have a manufacturer/date code of "AEMLLL 02220," AEMMHH 02220," "AEMLLL 02X25H" or "AEMMHH 02725" and were distributed by Verizon Wireless. The manufacturer/date code can be found on the battery, below the words, "Model/Modelo" or "LG." The phone's model number appears on the back side of the phone beneath the battery. The cell phones, which come in black or silver, may have the Verizon Wireless name on the front. Hazards: Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
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