January 12, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Lenmar Enterprises, of Camarillo, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones.
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, Models 2401, 2462, 5480 and E2561;
- Motorola, Models BY03L, MD60, MD671, MD680, and MD681;
- Qwest, Models QW-2422 and QW-2652; and
- V-Tech, Models 2420 and 2422.
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The firm has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in deformation of phones. No injuries have been reported.
Approximately 1,400 batteries were sold at electrical product distributors and retailers nationwide and at Lenmar.com from July 2009 through August 2009 for about $18.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.
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