CPSC official recall · 10752

Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

召回日期:2010-08-10官方最后发布:2014-05-23适用地区:美国
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危险说明 Hazard

  • The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

受影响产品

Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices
Units:About 470,000

官方描述 Description

This recall involves only BlackBerry®-branded batteries provided with refurbished Blackberry®-branded devices. The refurbished devices were sent to consumers by Asurion through a handset protection program. The batteries were used across virtually all models of refurbished BlackBerry devices distributed by Asurion prior to November 1, 2009. Genuine Blackberry-branded batteries are not included in this recall. No other Asurion or BlackBerry products are involved in this recall.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • Asurion has received two reports of counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded batteries overheating, causing minor burns to a consumer's finger and minor property damage to a sofa and car seat.

官方补救措施 Remedy

  • 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.

消费者联系信息

For more information, contact Asurion toll-free at (866) 384-9175 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.001batex.com