HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-06-23). Hazards: fire, burn. About 41,000 units in the US and 2,600 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16202 |
| Published | 2016-06-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-27 |
| Product category | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products | HP lithium-ion batteries |
| Firm named in the title | HP |
| Firms | HP Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 41,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,600 |
| Units (Mexico) | 4,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Staples and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com from March 2013 through August 2015. The batteries were sold with notebook computers for between $300 and $1,700. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90. |
Description
This recall involves lithium-ion batteries containing Panasonic cells that are used in HP notebook computers. The batteries are compatible with HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion notebook computers. The black batteries measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 1 inch high. The battery bar code is printed on the back of the battery. "HP Notebook Battery" and the model number are printed on the battery. The batteries included in this recall have the following barcodes: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL and 6EBVA.
Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery.
Incidents and injuries
HP has received seven reports of battery packs overheating, melting or charring, including four reports of property damage of about $4,000 total.
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