HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-04-20). Hazards: fire, burn. About 4,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06145 |
| Published | 2006-04-20 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-04 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | HP Pavilion and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries |
| Firm named in the title | HP |
| Firms | Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,100 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. The recalled batteries are a subset of those manufactured in early January 2005, and will have a bar code label starting with L3. HP and Compaq Notebook Model Series that may contain a recalled battery include: HP Pavilion Family dv1xxx ze2xxx HP Compaq Family nx48xx Compaq Presario Family V2xxx M2xxx The notebook model is located on the display screen bezel or in the labeling on the bottom of the notebook.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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