CPSC2005-10-14
CPSC, Hewlett-Packard Company Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif.
Hazard
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact HP to arrange for a free replacement battery, by visiting the Battery Replacement program Web site or by calling HP. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the notebook until a replacement battery arrives.
Sold at
National and regional computer and electronics stores, online stores, hp.com and hpshopping.com from March 2004 through May 2005 for between $1,000 and $3,000. The battery packs also were sold separately for between $100 and $130.
Affected count
About 135,000 battery packs worldwide, including about 85,000 in the U.S.
Injuries reported
HP has received 16 reports of batteries overheating, including four in the U.S. No injuries have been reported. Four cases of minor property damage were reported, including one in the U.S.
Manufactured in
China, Taiwan
Products
HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Battery Packs
Consumer contact
For additional information, visit the HP Battery Replacement program Web site at www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or contact HP at (888) 404-7398 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Hewlett-Packard-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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