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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 2004
Page
8
Wireless companies and federal safety officials outline steps to prevent overheating and possible explosions. Consumers should avoid placing batteries near metal objects, keep them dry, and prevent crushing or dropping when charged. Ensure batteries and chargers are from authorized dealers and compatible with the carrier or model.
Federal safety officials report 83 incidents of cell phone batteries exploding or igniting over two years. Most fires stem from counterfeit or faulty batteries and chargers. The CPSC has issued safety tips, pressed for better standards, and noted three voluntary recalls since January, including Verizon Wireless and Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Government data show 4.1 million births in 2003 with 1.13 million C sections or 27.6 percent, a rise from 2002 and up a third since 1996. Teen births declined while rates rose for women aged 35 to 44 and preterm birth remains high despite better prenatal care.
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