CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2758.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2758.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2758.
Call Verizon Wireless at (800) 922-0204 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Verizon Wireless Announce Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries. The notice was published on June 24, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 50,000 units are potentially affected.