Cricket EZ Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-05-20 · 08572
Hazards
A software problem with the cell phones causes audio problems with 911 calls. When a call is connected to 911, the operator may not hear the caller or the caller may not hear the 911 operator.
Recall
Number
08572
Date
2008-05-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cricket EZ Cellular Phones
Companies
Retailer(s)
Cricket stores and independent dealers nationwide from February 2008 through March 2008 for about $90.
Distributor(s)
Cricket Communications, of San Diego, Calif. (subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc.)
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the "Cricket EZ" cellular phone. The cell phones are small, black and silver bar-style. "Cricket" is printed on top of the phone above the display panel. Model number "CRKJ88BKIT" is located on a label inside the battery compartment behind the battery. Units that have a model number that ends with a "B" ("CRKJ88BKITB"), units that have a green dot on the inside label, and units that were sold after March 2008 are not included in this recall.