Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-05-22 · 09744
Hazards
The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and display an "out of range, try again later" message could fail to connect to emergency 911.
Recall
Number
09744
Date
2009-05-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Samsung "Jitterbug" Cell Phones
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Samsung Telecommunications America, of Richardson, Texas
Retailer(s)
Directly to consumers through targeted national advertisements and publications, electronics and drug stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.jitterbug.com from March 2008 through May 2009 for about $150.
Distributor(s)
GreatCall d/b/a Jitterbug, of San Diego, Calif.
Country of manufacture
South Korea
Description
This recall involves "Jitterbug" cell phones model numbers SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 with standard key pads and version BB14 software. No other Samsung wireless phones or software versions are included in this recall.