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Fire / OverheatingAugust 16, 2017CPSC #17762

FedEx Supply Chain Recalls Cellphone Batteries That Could Lead to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Product
Batteries
Units affected
10,200
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves batteries placed into refurbished AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4 cellphones by FedEx Supply Chain and distributed as replacement phones through AT&T's Insurance program only. FedEx and Samsung have determined that some of the recalled batteries are counterfeit and show anomalies that can lead the batteries to overheat. The batteries are non-OEM, which means they were not supplied as original equipment by the phone's manufacturer, Samsung.

Hazard

The cellphone battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries

FedEx Supply Chain has received one report of a counterfeit battery overheating. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Made in

Unknown

Where it was sold

  • The refurbished cellphones were distributed by FedEx Supply Chain and provided as replacement phones only through AT&T's Insurance program between December 2016 and April 2017.

Photos

Recalled cellphone battery
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