Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries
Publicado el 24 de junio de 2004
Resumen
CPSC registra el retiro 04559, publicado el 24 de junio de 2004. Empresa responsable: Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.; Unidades reportadas: About 50,000.
Qué peligro representa
Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
Qué hacer
Consumers with a LG TM510 cell phone battery having one of the identified manufacturer/date codes and purchased from Verizon Wireless should stop charging the battery immediately and contact Verizon Wireless to receive a replacement battery. Verizon Wireless is sending letters directly to consumers notifying them of this hazard.
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Detalles del retiro
- Marca
- Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.
- Fabricante
- Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.
- Distribuidor
- The phones were sold at Verizon Wireless retail locations nationwide and on Verizon Wireless's Web site, from April 2001 through December 2002, for between $150 and $200. The batteries were sold from August 2002 to November 2003 for between $40 and $60.
- País
- US
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Preguntas sobre este retiro
¿Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries fue retirado del mercado?
Sí. CPSC publicó el retiro 04559 el 24 de junio de 2004. Peligro reportado: Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.
¿Qué debo hacer si tengo este producto?
Consumers with a LG TM510 cell phone battery having one of the identified manufacturer/date codes and purchased from Verizon Wireless should stop charging the battery immediately and contact Verizon Wireless to receive a replacement battery. Verizon Wireless is sending letters directly to consumers notifying them of this hazard.
¿Cómo sé si mi unidad está incluida en el retiro?
Compara los datos de tu producto con los del aviso. Marca: Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J..