Kyocera Wireless Corp. Recall of Cell Phone Batteries

Batteries in Kyocera Wireless Corp. Cell Phones

Date of Recall
2004-10-28

CPSC Release Number
05-505

Manufactured In
Made in China, assembled in Mexico.

Units
About 1 million

Distributor
Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.

Manufacturer
Hecmma Group, of El Paso, Texas

Sold By
ALLTEL, Virgin Mobile, Cricket Communications, MetroPCS, US Cellular and Verizon Wireless stores nationwide; telemarketing retailers; various Web sites; and regional phone carriers sold the cell phones with the recalled batteries. The 3200 Series and K400 Series phones were sold from December 2003 to September 2004 for between $30 and $100. Slider Series phones were sold from May 2004 to September 2004 for between $30 and $170. The recalled batteries were also sold separately during the same periods for between $30 and $60.

Problem/Hazard
Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents
Kyocera has received 14 reports of battery failures, resulting in smoke and minor property damage. Two minor burn injuries have been reported.

Description
The recalled batteries are included in Kyocera Slider, K400, and 3200 Series cell phones. Below is additional information about the cell phones and recalled batteries:

Cell Phone
Model Name
Cell Phone Model Number Battery Model Numbers
Battery Description
Slider Series SE44/SE47 CV90-L305N-01
CV90-L305P-01
CV90-L305T-01
CV90-L349T-01
Battery has the Kyocera name printed in red and black along with the model number
K400 Series

"Phantom"
"Blade"
"Rave"
KE413
KE433
KE/KX414
KE/KX424
KE/KX434
CV90-K3040-03
CV90-K3040-09
CV90-K3040-10
CV90-K3040-11
Battery has the Kyocera name printed in red and white along with the model number
3200 Series
3225
3250
(Appears above or
below phone display)
CV90-K3040-03
CV90-K3040-09
CV90-K3040-10
CV90-K3040-11
Battery has the Kyocera name printed in red and white along with the model number

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries in their cell phones. Kyocera will contact consumers directly to arrange for delivery of a free replacement battery. If consumers with recalled batteries are not contacted by Kyocera, they should call the company to receive a free replacement battery. The batteries should be stored in an environment with non-flammable materials.

Consumer Contact
Call Kyocera Wireless Corp. toll-free at (866) 559-3882 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or request a replacement battery online at www.kyocera-wireless.com

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