BlackBerry Cell Phone Batteries – Burn Hazard (2010)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
A manufacturer is recalling Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices. The hazard is: The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026