The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10715·Announced 2010-01-12

Lenmar Recalls Rechargeable Cordless Phone Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Lenmar Enterprises is recalling specific rechargeable batteries for cordless phones because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lenmar Enterprises is recalling approximately 1,400 rechargeable batteries sold for cordless phones. The recall involves batteries with model number CB0217 2.4 volt 1500 mAh NiMH and date code 0809. These batteries were manufactured by Great Power Battery Co. of China and sold as replacements for various phone models from AT&T, Motorola, Qwest, and V-Tech.

The batteries are being recalled because they can overheat, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The company has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in the deformation of phones. No injuries have been reported.

The affected batteries were sold nationwide through electrical product distributors and retailers, as well as at Lenmar.com, from July 2009 through August 2009 for about $18. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement. Consumers can contact Lenmar at (800) 424-2703 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.Lenmar.com.

The recalled product

Product
Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones
Manufacturer
Great Power Battery Co., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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