CPSC recall 17762
Batteries in refurbished cellphones
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-08-16
On 2017-08-16 the CPSC announced a recall of Batteries in refurbished cellphones by Fedex Supply Chain Logistics And Electronics, citing the cellphone battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17762 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-08-16 |
| Published | 2017-08-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Fedex Supply Chain Logistics And Electronics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Batteries in refurbished cellphones | This recall involves batteries placed into refurbished AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4 cellphones by FedEx Supply Chain and distributed as replacement phones through AT&T's Insurance program only. FedEx and Samsung have determined that some of the recalled batteries are counterfeit and show anomalies that can lead the batteries to overheat. The batteries are non-OEM, which means they were not supplied as original equipment by the phone's manufacturer, Samsung.
Reason
The cellphone battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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/2017/FedEx-Supply-Chain-Recalls-Cellphone-Batteries-Recall-Alert
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