CPSC, Kyocera Wireless Corp. Announce Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones
Source: CPSC Recall #04068
Recall Date
2004-01-23
Manufacturer
Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
Units Affected
140,000
Products Involved
Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)
Hazard
The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28