Cordless Phone Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Fire & Burn Hazards

About 1,400 rechargeable batteries used in cordless phones made by AT&T, Motorola, and other major manufacturers are being recalled today because the items may overheat, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to users.

Lenmar Enterprises of Camarillo, Ca. said it has received six reports of its batteries overheating, causing deformation of the phones. There have been no reports of injuries, but there is a risk of burns and other injuries from heat or fires that might result from the defective batteries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice.

The recalled batteries were made by Great Power Battery Co. of China and imported into the U.S. by Lenmar, officials said.

Some Rechargeable Batteries Recalled

Rechargeable batteries with the model number CB0217 2.4 volt 1500 mAh NiMH are included in the recall. Only batteries with date code 0809 are being recalled, officials said. The date code can be found on the back of the battery. The batteries were sold as replacement batteries for the following makes and models of cordless phones:

• AT&T: 2401, 2462, 5840, E2562

• Motorola: BY03L, MD60, MD671, MD680, MD681

• Qwest: QW-2422, QW-2652

• V-Tech: 2420, 2422

The recalled batteries were sold to electrical product distributors and retailers nationwide and at Lenmar.com from July 2009 through August 2009 for about $18, the CPSC said.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement.

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