Verizon recalls cell phone batteries

Verizon Wireless - for the second time this year - has recalled 50,000 cell phone batteries, some of which may be counterfeit, after reports suggesting that they may cause minor fires and injuries, reports News.com.

When M-510 batterie are charged, the batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users, according to the recall notice, issued Thursday.

There have been 18 such incidents, all involving batteries purchased separately from the phones as spares or replacements, Verizon said. In some events, the phones became hot enough to sear the seats and floorboards in a car or cause a minor personal injury, the company added."

emily | 11:03 AM | News, Buzz |
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