Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices
Published August 10, 2010
Summary
CPSC records recall 10752, published August 10, 2010. Reported units: About 470,000.
What's the hazard
The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
What to do
Consumers who received refurbished BlackBerry devices through Asurion prior to November 1, 2009 should immediately stop using the product and contact Asurion for a replacement product. Asurion is directly contacting known consumers with the affected batteries to notify them of this recall.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Asurion, of Smyrna, Tenn.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 10752 on August 10, 2010. Reported hazard: The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers who received refurbished BlackBerry devices through Asurion prior to November 1, 2009 should immediately stop using the product and contact Asurion for a replacement product. Asurion is directly contacting known consumers with the affected batteries to notify them of this recall.