CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 04-068 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 23, 2004
- Brand
- Coslight
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- 140,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 21, 2025
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones) · 140,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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 separately during this time, for about $21.; Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.
Consumer contact
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 history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones) (140,000 units). The recalled batteries are included in Kyocera model 7135 Smartphone cell phones.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 21, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.