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Product Recall Number: 04-559

Why was Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries recalled?

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.

Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries
Here's product recall specific data for Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-559

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-06-23

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J. , is voluntarily announcing the recall of about 50,000 counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 cell phone batteries. 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.Name of Product: Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone BatteriesUnits: About 50,000Manufacturer/Importer: Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: Verizon Wireless has received 18 reports of incidents involving counterfeit batteries, including injuries to users and property damage.Description: The recalled batteries can be found in LG TM-510 model cell phones, have a manufacturer/date code of "AEMLLL 02220," AEMMHH 02220," "AEMLLL 02X25H" or "AEMMHH 02725" and were distributed by Verizon Wireless. The manufacturer/date code can be found on the battery, below the words, "Model/Modelo" or "LG." The phone's model number appears on the back side of the phone beneath the battery. The cell phones, which come in black or silver, may have the Verizon Wireless name on the front.Sold at: The phones were sold at Verizon Wireless retail locations nationwide and on Verizon Wireless's website 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.Remedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Call Verizon Wireless at (800) 922-0204 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 50,000

  • Incidents: Verizon Wireless has received 18 reports of incidents involving counterfeit batteries, including injuries to users and property damage.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • Sold At: The phones were sold at Verizon Wireless retail locations nationwide and on Verizon Wireless's website 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.

  • Importers: Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.

  • Manufacturers: Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, N.J.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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