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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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.