Google and HP Recall HP Chromebook 11 Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Charger Can Overheat and Melt
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-12-17). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: MU15-N1052-A00S. About 145,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14061 |
| Published | 2013-12-17 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Battery Chargers |
| Products | HP Chromebook 11 power supply/charger |
| Firm named in the title | Google and HP |
| Firms | Google Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. (importer); Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), of Palo Alto, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 145,000 |
| Model numbers | MU15-N1052-A00S |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Best Buy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, bestbuy.com, Google Play at play.google.com, and HP Shopping at shopping.hp.com from October 2013 through November 2013 and included with the Chromebook 11 which sold for about $280. |
Description
This recall involves chargers that were sold with the HP Chromebook 11. The charger is black with outlet pins, measures 1¾ inches by ¾ inches, and has a 6-foot long cord with a micro-USB connector on the end. The model number of the charger is MU15-N1052-A00S, which is stamped on the face of the battery charger that has the outlet pins.
Hazard
The computer's charger can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charger for the HP Chromebook 11 and contact Google for a free replacement charger.
Incidents and injuries
Google has received nine reports of chargers overheating and melting during use. There is one report of a small burn to a consumer and one report of minor property damage to a pillow from an overheating charger.
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