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Hewlett-Packard HP & Compaq Notebook Battery Recall
April 20, 2006, Hewlett-Packard announced another Notebook battery recall due to risks of fire hazards and potential property damage. Over 15,000 batteries and 4,000 recalled batteries in the U.S. with L3 bar code label.
October 14, 2005, Hewlett-Packard Company announced the recall of about 135,000 Notebook Computer Batteries world wide, with an estimated 85,000 in use in the U.S. alone. Used on both HP and Compaq branded Notebook computers, an internal short can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case posing a burn risk to consumers.
HP has received 16 reports of batteries overheating, including four in the U.S. No injuries have been reported. Four cases of minor property damage were reported, including one in the U.S.
The recalled lithium ion rechargeable battery packs are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers (see list below). The recalled battery packs are a subset of those manufactured March 2004 through September 2004, and will have a bar code label starting with GC, IA, L0 or L1.
HP Notebook Laptops with Recalled Batteries:
(2006 recall in bold)
HP Pavilion - dx4000 dx5000 zd8100 ze4100 ze4100/xt1xx4200 ze4200 ze4300 ze4400 ze4500 ze4600 ze4700 ze4800 ze5155 ze5200 ze5300 ze5400 ze5500 ze5600 zv5000 zv5200 zx5000 zx5200 dv1000 ze2000
HP Compaq - nc6000 nc8000 nw8000 nx5000 nx9005 nx9008 nx9010 nx9100 nx9105 9000 9005 nx4800
Compaq Presario - 1100 2100 2500 R3000 R3200 V1000 X4000 X5000 X6100 V2000 M2000
Compaq Evo - n1010v n1050v
Manufactured in China and Taiwan these systems and batteries were sold through national and regional computer and electronics stores, online stores, hp.com and hpshopping.com from March 2004 through May 2005 for between $1,000 and $3,000. The battery packs also were sold separately for between $100 and $130.
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact HP to arrange for a free replacement battery by visiting the Battery Replacement Program Website or by calling HP. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the notebook until a replacement battery arrives.
Hewlett-Packard recalls 135,000 HP and Compaq Notebook battery packs worldwide, with 85,000 in the U.S. These lithium ion rechargeable battery packs are prone to overheat, causing potential fire hazard and property damage. (Oct-14-05) [CPSC]
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October 14, 2005, Hewlett-Packard Company announced the recall of about 135,000 Notebook Computer Batteries world wide, with an estimated 85,000 in use in the U.S. alone. Used on both HP and Compaq branded Notebook computers, an internal short can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case posing a burn risk to consumers.
HP has received 16 reports of batteries overheating, including four in the U.S. No injuries have been reported. Four cases of minor property damage were reported, including one in the U.S.
The recalled lithium ion rechargeable battery packs are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers (see list below). The recalled battery packs are a subset of those manufactured March 2004 through September 2004, and will have a bar code label starting with GC, IA, L0 or L1.
HP Notebook Laptops with Recalled Batteries:
(2006 recall in bold)
HP Pavilion - dx4000 dx5000 zd8100 ze4100 ze4100/xt1xx4200 ze4200 ze4300 ze4400 ze4500 ze4600 ze4700 ze4800 ze5155 ze5200 ze5300 ze5400 ze5500 ze5600 zv5000 zv5200 zx5000 zx5200 dv1000 ze2000
HP Compaq - nc6000 nc8000 nw8000 nx5000 nx9005 nx9008 nx9010 nx9100 nx9105 9000 9005 nx4800
Compaq Presario - 1100 2100 2500 R3000 R3200 V1000 X4000 X5000 X6100 V2000 M2000
Compaq Evo - n1010v n1050v
Manufactured in China and Taiwan these systems and batteries were sold through national and regional computer and electronics stores, online stores, hp.com and hpshopping.com from March 2004 through May 2005 for between $1,000 and $3,000. The battery packs also were sold separately for between $100 and $130.
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact HP to arrange for a free replacement battery by visiting the Battery Replacement Program Website or by calling HP. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the notebook until a replacement battery arrives.
HP Notebook Battery Recall in the News
Consumer Product Safety Commission announces new recall of HP Notebook batteries due to risks of fire hazard. About 15,700 batteries worldwide and 4,100 in the U.S. have been reported to overheat and melt the plastic casing, with risks of fire damage. Recalled batteries are used in HP Pavilion, HP Compaq, and Compaq Presario Notebook Laptops. (Apr-20-06) [CPSC]Hewlett-Packard recalls 135,000 HP and Compaq Notebook battery packs worldwide, with 85,000 in the U.S. These lithium ion rechargeable battery packs are prone to overheat, causing potential fire hazard and property damage. (Oct-14-05) [CPSC]
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