CPSC recall 04-068, announced January 23, 2004, covers Coslight International Group Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones) (140,000 units). The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers with the recalled units should immediately stop using the battery in the cell phone. Recall contact: call (800) 349-4478, or go to www.kyocera-wireless.com.
Advertisements
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled batteries are included in Kyocera model 7135 Smartphone cell phones. The black and silver flip-up phones say "Kyocera" at the top of the screen. The recalled batteries have the red and white Kyocera name printed on the front and a product code ending with -05 printed on the underside
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- September 2003 through December 2003
- Price paid
- $21 to $500
Why it was recalled
The recalled batteries can short-circuit and erupt with force or emit excessive heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Kyocera Wireless Corp. has received four reports of battery failures, including one minor burn injury.
Official remedy
Consumers with the recalled units should immediately stop using the battery in the cell phone. Kyocera Wireless will contact consumers to arrange for delivery of a free replacement battery. If consumers are not contacted by Kyocera by Feb. 6, they are asked to contact the firm to receive the free replacement battery. The batteries should be stored in an environment with non-flammable materials.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 349-4478, or go to www.kyocera-wireless.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
Advertisements
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Coslight International Group
- Manufacturer
- Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong, manufactured the batteries for Kyocera Wireless Corp., of San Diego, Calif.
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 04-068
- Units
- 140,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Verizon Wireless, US Cellular and ALLTEL Corporation stores, in addition to Web site and telemarketing retailers nationwide, sold the cell phones with the -05 battery, from September 2003 through December 2003, for about $500. The batteries also were sold separately during this time, for about $21.
Batteries in Kyocera Cell Phones (Model 7135 Smartphones)
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 140,000 units: the 29th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Burn: named in 47 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Kyocera Wireless Corp. at (800) 349-4478 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.kyocera-wireless.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
Advertisements
