CPSC2005-06-22
CPSC, Battery-Biz Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Battery-Biz® Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Hazard
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Battery-Biz® to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers can continue to use it with the AC power adapter until a replacement battery arrives.
Sold at
Various national and regional resellers, retail stores and online stores, from January 2004 through May 2005, for between $70 and $199.
Affected count
About 10,000
Injuries reported
Battery-Biz® has received six reports of batteries overheating and melting.
Manufactured in
China, South Korea, Taiwan
Products
Hi-Capacity® rechargeable notebook computer batteries
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Battery-Biz® at (800) 780-6552 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on to the Hi-Capacity Web site at www.hi-capacity.com/exchange to check the battery's serial number and apply for a replacement unit.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Battery-Biz-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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