Certain LG 830 "Spyder" Cell Phones Recalled For Upgrade Due to Dropped Connection or Poor Connection on Emergency 911 Calls
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-02-27 · 09724
Hazards
The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911.
Recall
Number
09724
Date
2009-02-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Certain LG 830 "Spyder" Cell Phones
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various cellular dealers in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Washington State and Wisconsin from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $200.
Importer(s)
LG Electronics MobileComm USA Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Country of manufacture
South Korea
Description
The recall involves LG 830 "Spyder" touch-screen slider cell phones with software versions T83LGV03 and T83LGV04, which were sold for use with the following regional wireless carriers: Cellular South, Cellcom, Bluegrass Cellular, Centennial de Puerto Rico, Appalachian Wireless, Illinois Valley Cellular, Northwest Missouri Cellular, Inland Cellular, Leaco, Golden State Cellular, Thumb Cellular, Silver Star Communications, and Nex-Tech Wireless. The cell phone model number can be found underneath the battery. The software version can be verified by going into the menu of the cell phone, selecting "Settings" then "Phone Information" then "Version." No other LG cell phones, software versions or wireless carriers are included in this recall.