Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices Recalls

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

Aug 10, 2010 - 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.

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

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Number of units affected: About 470,000

Manufactured by: Asurion, of Smyrna, Tenn.

Manufactured in: Unknown

Incidents: Asurion has received two reports of counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded batteries overheating, causing minor burns to a consumer's finger and minor property damage to a sofa and car seat.

For more information, contact Asurion toll-free at (866) 384-9175 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.001batex.com

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