CPSC2006-04-20
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif.
Hazard
An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the "L3" coded batteries immediately and contact HP to determine if the specific battery is one of the ones being recalled, and if it is, receive a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from 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, and at hp.com and hpshopping.com, from January 2005 through December 2005, for between $1,000 and $3,000. The battery packs also were sold separately for between $100 and $130.
Affected count
About 4,100 (about 15,700 batteries worldwide)
Injuries reported
HP has received 20 reports of batteries overheating, including two in the United States. One minor burn injury has been reported. Eleven cases of minor property damage were reported, including one in the United States.
Manufactured in
China
Products
HP Pavilion and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries
Consumer contact
For additional information, visit the HP Battery Replacement Program Web Site at www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement , or contact HP at (888) 202-4320 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/HP-Recalls-Notebook-Computer-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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