CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 23, 2004

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

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
Injuries
Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.
Manufacturer
Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
Recall Number
04068

Product Information

Product Name
Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
140,000
Manufacturer Name
Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 349-4478
Website www.kyocera-wireless.com
Full Contact Information

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