HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-05-21). Hazards: fire, burn. About 54,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10240 |
| Published | 2010-05-21 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products | Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers |
| Firm named in the title | HP |
| Firms | Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 54,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through July 2008 for between $500 and $3,000. |
Description
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers. The chart below includes all notebook model numbers associated with batteries recalled to date. The computer model number is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook computer. Not all batteries matching the bar codes are being recalled. Notebook Model Number Battery Bar Codes (^ in the code can be any letter or number) HP Pavilion dv2000, dv2500, dv2700 dv6000, dv6500, dv6700 dx6000, dx6500, dx6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ dv9000, dv9500, dv9700 65033^^B7U^^^^, 65033^^B7V^^^^, 65033^^BGU^^^^ Compaq Presario A900 C700 F500, F700 V3000, V3500, V3700 V6000, V6500, V6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP G6000, G7000 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP Compaq 6510b, 6515b 6710b, 6710s 6715b, 6715s 65000^^B5V^^^^ 6720s 67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^
Hazard
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries referenced above from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in this recall (even if the battery was previously checked). Consumers with recalled batteries will receive a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. HP recommends that only batteries obtained from HP or an HP authorized reseller be used with HP notebook PCs.
Incidents and injuries
Since the May 2009 recall, HP has received 38 additional reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured resulting in 11 instances of minor personal injury and 31 instances of minor property damage.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.