CPSC recall 04559

Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2025-04-14

On 2025-04-14 the CPSC announced a recall of Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries by Verizon Wireless, citing some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counte….

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Product

Counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 Cell Phone Batteries | The recalled batteries can be found in LG TM-510 model cell phones, have a manufacturer/date code of "AEMLLL 02220," AEMMHH 02220," "AEMLLL 02X25H" or "AEMMHH 02725" and were distributed by Verizon Wireless. The manufacturer/date code can be found on the battery, below the words, "Model/Modelo" or "LG." The phone's model number appears on the back side of the phone beneath the battery. The cell phones, which come in black or silver, may have the Verizon Wireless name on the front.

Reason

Some LG-branded TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger. LG Infocomm U.S.A. Inc. states that these are counterfeit LG-branded batteries, which do not contain a safety device in the circuitry, to prevent overcharging. In turn, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Verizon-Wireless-Announce-Recall-of-Counterfeit-Cell-Phone-Batteries

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