Monday, November 1, 2004

Kyocera recalls batteries

Kyocera Wireless expanded the number of possibly counterfeit cell phone batteries it began recalling in May. <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1040_22-5430459.html?tag=zdnn.alert">The recall now includes</A> the KE/KX 400 series, 3200 series and its popular Slider series cell phones sold at Alltel, Cricket Communications, MetroPCS, US Cellular and Verizon Wireless stores nationwide; telemarketing retailers; and various Web sites. The batteries on these phones are prone to overheating, say safety officials. More than a dozen phones with the batteries attached have overheated, causing two minor burn injuries.

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