Exploding Batteries Recalled

The USA's Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a notice recalling batteries supplied by Kyocera for its 7135 Smartphone. The manufacturer of the batteries is Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, and some 140,000 units are involved in the recall.

The commission says that the recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Kyocera Wireless says that it has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.

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."

Posted to the site on 26th January 2004