This recall has not yet been classified by risk level.
Certain LG 830 "Spyder" Cell Phones Recalled For Upgrade Due to Dropped Connection or Poor Connection on Emergency 911 Calls
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Consumers have been or are being contacted by their wireless carrier or LG Electronics MobileComm to schedule a free software upgrade. Please contact your wireless carrier if you have not been contacted yet.
Affected Products
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.
Why Was This Recalled?
The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911.
Where Was This Sold?
Distribution information not available.
About Various cellular dealers in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Washington State and Wisconsin from September 2008 through November 2008
Various cellular dealers in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Washington State and Wisconsin from September 2008 through November 2008 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report