CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2559.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2559.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2559.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones. The notice was published on January 23, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 140,000 units are potentially affected.