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CPSCRecalled Aug 10, 2010 · #10752

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
2009
UPCs
Sold at
Asurion, as part of their handset protection claim program nationwide from March 2004 through October 2009.

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice