Samsung batteries
5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 24, 2023. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 5reports to CPSC
- Jan 24, 2023the latest report was made
- Oct 11, 2014the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Samsung
- Makers
- SAMSUNG TELECOM AMERICA (STA) and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- BatteriesCPSC’s product type: Batteries (code 884), in Electronics: Batteries & Chargers
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)
“samsung Galaxy S5”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| January 2023 | 1 |
| September 2020 | 1 |
| May 2019 | 1 |
| June 2017 | 1 |
| October 2014 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Jan 24, 2023, sent to the company Jan 30, 2023, published by CPSC Feb 13, 2023
The product, in the report: Samsung A21 Battery. 2021 Model #E8-BA426ABY belonging to a housekeeping staff member was charging at the time of the fire. The Battery caught fire, destroying the phone and charging cable.
Fire department on NIH Campus responded to the report of an exploded Samsung A21 battery. Battery model #E8-BA426ABY. Battery was plugged in and charging at the time of the fire. Due to the phone sitting on a non-combustible surface, without and combustible materials around, the fire was contained to the battery/phone.
- Model
- E8-BA426ABY
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- Unable to determine due to fire damage
- Where
- Bethesda, Maryland: Other
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG TELECOM AMERICA (STA)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 2, 2020, sent to the company Oct 14, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2020
The product, in the report: Cell phone battery
Caller stated that he lifted the cell phone battery after it was charged, flames erupted and it exploded. He stated that he was able to place the battery on a surface which caused the surface to warp. He stated that he could have lost his eyesight if his face was closer to the unit.
Caller stated that he contacted that the manufacturer and was advised to return the phone for inspection, however, he will not be returning it because he needs it for evidence in court.
Caller feels that this product should be investigated and recalled.
- Model
- Note 8
- Serial number
- IME357751082975225
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Aug 26, 2020, about then
- Where
- Mcgaheysville, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG TELECOM AMERICA (STA)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Emergency room Made May 20, 2019, sent to the company May 28, 2019, published by CPSC Jun 18, 2019
The product, in the report: Lithium battery for Samsung Core Prime phone EB-BG360CBU 2000 mAh
The lithium battery in a Samsung Core Prime phone had thermal runaway and caused a minor fire inside of a residence as well as 2nd degree burns to the inner thigh of the consumer.
- Model
- phone Samsung Core Prime
- Where
- Cartersville, Georgia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 65, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG TELECOM AMERICA (STA)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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No one hurt Made Jun 6, 2017, sent to the company Sep 28, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 13, 2017
The product, in the report: Cell phone battery Retailer state: Maryland Live in Maryland, purchased in Jacksonville NC ATT
Caller stated that she awaken to a loud noise and saw a small fire ball dispersing towards her bed and fell to the floor. She stated that she used the fire extinguisher to contain the fire , the fire burnt the are of the flooring that it landed on.
Caller feels that this could have caused serious damages had it landed on her bed. The provider was contacted and she filled out a form to receive a replacement.
Caller is concerned about this cell phone battery and feels that it should be investigated.
- Model
- samsung Galaxy S5 model#SM-G900A
- Serial number
- R38G100VTXN
- Bought from
- At&T, Maryland
- Bought
- Feb 14, 2015
- Where
- Little Orleans, Maryland: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand samsung Galaxy S5, made or sold by SAMSUNG TELECOM AMERICA (STA)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 11, 2014, sent to the company Oct 21, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2014
The product, in the report: Samsung 900xc3-A04 US battery
internal battery in Samsung NP900xc3-A04 US expanded and deformed bottom of case. When case removed battery was very enlarged and distorted. Service technician removed battery and told me that it posed a fire and possibly an explosion risk. Computer is about 2 years old and battery did not get heavy use.
- Model
- NP900XC3-A04US
- Bought from
- Online
- Bought
- Oct 31, 2012, about then
- Where
- Roswell, Georgia: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Samsung, made or sold by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SEA)
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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