January 12, 2010

Lenmar Enterprises Recalls Rechargeable Batteries

Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries for Cordless Phones

Units: About 1,400

Importer: Lenmar Enterprises, of Camarillo, Calif.

Manufacturer: Great Power Battery Co., of China

Hazard: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Description: The recall involves the rechargeable batteries with the model number CB0217 2.4 volt 1500 mAh NiMH. Only batteries with date code 0809 are affected by this recall. The date code can be found on the back of the battery. The batteries were sold as replacement batteries for the following phones:

AT&T Motorola Qwest V-Tech
2401 BY03L QW-2422 2420
2462 MD60 QW-2652 2422
5840 MD671    
E2562 MD680    
  MD681    

Sold to: Electrical product distributors and retailers nationwide and at Lenmar.com from July 2009 through August 2009 for about $18.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenmar to receive a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact Lenmar at (800) 424-2703 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.Lenmar.com