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CPSC recall · Reported 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.

Recall #
10752
Affected scope
About 470,000
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Asurion, of Smyrna, Tenn. recalled This recall involves only BlackBerry®-branded batteries provided with refurbished Blackbe….

Asurion Recalls Counterfeit BlackBerry-branded Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards was recalled by Asurion, of Smyrna, Tenn. in August 10, 2010. Reason: The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.. Remedy: Consumers who received refurbished BlackBerry devices through Asurion prior to November 1…. Verify recall #10752 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Asurion, of Smyrna, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards..

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August 10, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10752 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers who received refurbished BlackBerry devices through Asurion prior to November 1, 2009 should immediately stop using the product and contact Asurion for a replacement product. Asurion is directly contacting known consumers with the affected batteries to notify them of this recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 10752
Date reported August 10, 2010
Date initiated August 10, 2010
Recalling firm Asurion, of Smyrna, Tenn.
Affected scope About 470,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers who received refurbished BlackBerry devices through Asurion prior to November 1, 2009 should immediately stop using the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Asurion, of Smyrna, Tenn.. Units affected: About 470,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers who received refurbished BlackBerry devices through Asurion prior to November 1, 2009 should immediately stop using the product and contact Asurion for a replacement product. Asurion is directly contacting known consumers with the affected batteries to notify them of this recall.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 10, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10752.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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