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U.S. CPSC
March 3, 2009 |
Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.   |
U.S. CPSC
January 23, 2004 |
Kyocera Wireless Corp. Recall of Batteries in Smartphone Cell Phones The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 18, 2009 |
SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard The recalled equalizers can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2004 |
Kyocera Wireless Corp. Recall of Cell Phone Batteries Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 8, 2008 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 26, 2010 |
Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 22, 2009 |
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 23, 2008 |
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2004 |
Apple Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries Apple has received four reports of batteries overheating, though no injuries have been reported. |
U.S. CPSC
May 14, 2009 |
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 24, 2004 |
Verizon Wireless Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. The counterfeit batteries do not contain a safety device in the circuitry to prevent overcharging. They can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
July 1, 2010 |
Tekkeon Inc. Recalls MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 17, 2006 |
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards The battery, found in Light & Motion's 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting system, can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2004 |
Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Headlamp Batteries The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users. |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2005 |
Belkin Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth GPS Navigation System The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 13, 2008 |
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 3, 2008 |
Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. |
U.S. CPSC
October 15, 2008 |
Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2006 |
Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 17, 2006 |
Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 20, 2006 |
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 3, 2011 |
NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 22, 2005 |
Battery-Biz Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 24, 2006 |
Apple Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due To Fire Hazard These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2008 |
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 14, 2008 |
Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard An internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 18, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 7, 2006 |
Eton Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 16, 2007 |
Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 9, 2007 |
Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 14, 2010 |
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 8, 2005 |
Nikon Inc. Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Nikon will provide a free replacement battery pack. |
U.S. CPSC
August 10, 2010 |
Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
July 21, 2009 |
LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 18, 2008 |
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 14, 2008 |
Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 11, 2011 |
Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2010 |
HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 30, 2008 |
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 19, 2011 |
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 12, 2007 |
Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Batteries Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards The battery packs can overheat and melt during charging, or fracture during use and expel plastic shards, posing burn, laceration, and bruise hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 14, 2009 |
Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 27, 2011 |
HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 2, 2003 |
SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Recall Mini-Flashlights The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 5, 2009 |
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 6, 2006 |
Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones Recalled for Burn Hazard These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 20, 2005 |
Apple Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 16, 2005 |
JS Products and Mac Tools Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 11, 2009 |
Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer. |
