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Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold for Cordless Phones Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled January 12, 2010 · CPSC recall 10715 · Lenmar Enterprises

Hazard

The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement.

Units

About 1,400

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 2401 2462 5840 E2562 Motorola BY03L MD60 MD671 MD680 MD681 Qwest QW-2422 QW-2652 V-Tech 2420 2422

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement.

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

Product

Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones

Manufacturer(s)

Great Power Battery Co., of China

Imported by

Lenmar Enterprises, of Camarillo, Calif.

Retailers

Electrical product distributors and retailers nationwide and at Lenmar.com from July 2009 through August 2009 for about $18.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →