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Table Of Contents
- What’s the Problem?
- Latest Recall & Legal Updates
- Product Recall Statistics
- Safety, Battery Technology & Risk Context
- Injuries & Hazards from Defective Battery Cases
- Do You Qualify for an Amazon Battery Phone Case Recall Lawsuit?
- Recall Instructions & Consumer Remedies
- Statute of Limitations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- References
What’s the Problem?
A product recall was issued for Trianium battery phone cases sold exclusively on Amazon due to risk of burn and fire hazard caused by internal battery failure, overheating, or explosion.
The affected cases pose serious risk of injury or property damage. The recall underscores the potential for lithium-ion batteries to fail unexpectedly when integrated into thin phone case designs, especially without robust thermal protection.
Latest Recall & Legal Updates
- September 13, 2021 – CPSC announces recall of Trianium battery phone cases sold via Amazon over overheating and burn hazard [1]
- Late 2021 – Amazon disables ordering for the affected phone cases and notifies buyers of the recall and return instructions [1]
- 2022 and beyond – Consumer injury claims and product liability investigations begin assessing whether further litigation is warranted beyond the recall response [1]
Product Recall Statistics
- Product: Trianium battery phone cases with internal lithium cells
- Recall basis: overheating and burn hazard leading to fire or explosion risk
- Sales channel: exclusively sold on Amazon.com
- Recall date: September 13, 2021
- Reported incidents: multiple thermal events and burns documented by CPSC during recall evaluation
Safety, Battery Technology & Risk Context
Lithium-ion batteries, when improperly designed or lacking adequate thermal protection, may suffer internal short circuits, leading to runaway heating or flame. Integrating live batteries into thin phone cases increases stress on battery cells and makes heat dissipation more challenging. Manufacturers must adhere to strict international battery safety standards and ensure that integrated battery cases do not exceed safe operating temperature thresholds.
Injuries & Hazards from Defective Battery Cases
Battery phone cases that overheat or catch fire pose serious risks, including:
- Burn injuries to fingers, hands, or body parts in contact with the phone case
- Thermal damage to adjacent devices (phones, wiring, surfaces)
- Fire spread to nearby objects, leading to property damage
- Smoke inhalation or chemical exposure during cell failure
- Emotional trauma and long-term medical care costs
Do You Qualify for an Amazon Battery Phone Case Recall Lawsuit?
- You purchased a Trianium battery phone case from Amazon prior to or during 2021
- Your case experienced overheating, ignition, burning, or related damage/injury
- You incurred medical expenses, device replacement, or property damage
- You have proof of purchase, photos of damage, receipt, or packaging
Evidence Required
- Medical records documenting burn or injury and treatment history
- Proof of purchase, shipping or order confirmation from Amazon
- Photos or salvage of the damaged phone case and adjacent device damage
- Packaging, serial number, and labeling of the recalled unit
- Correspondence with seller or recall communications
Damages You May Recover
- Medical expenses – for burn treatment, follow-up care, physician visits
- Repair or replacement – costs to repair damaged phone and other property
- Lost wages – if injury caused inability to perform work
- Pain and suffering – emotional distress or non-economic loss
- Punitive damages – if manufacturer knowingly ignored battery safety risks
Recall Instructions & Consumer Remedies
Consumers in possession of the recalled Trianium battery phone cases are instructed to immediately stop using them and return the product under the recall’s return program. Amazon and the recall notice should provide return labels or instructions for disposal. Users should photograph damage before return and keep all documentation pertaining to the transaction and recall response.
Statute of Limitations
The legal time to file a product liability or personal injury claim depends on state law but often ranges from one to three years from the injury date or discovery of harm. Given the recall occurred in 2021, individuals with injuries from that period must act promptly to preserve rights or consider whether tolling under latent injury doctrine may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I tell if my case is affected? – Check if your phone case is a Trianium battery case sold in 2021 on Amazon.
- What symptoms or signs count? – Feeling excessive heat, burn pain, visible damage or ignition are strong indicators.
- Can I file without injury? – You may claim property damage or preventive costs if overheating occurred.
- Are class actions possible? – Yes, if many buyers report similar damages, consolidation or class litigation may emerge.
- Do attorneys take contingency cases? – Many product injury firms represent clients without upfront fees, only recovering if a settlement is reached.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Endliss-Technology-Recalls-Trianium-Battery-Phone-Cases-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com