Recalls / 2006-04-20

HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

06145 · Recalled 2006-04-20 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Notebook Computer Battery

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.

Hazards

An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Reported 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.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
HP Pavilion and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries		About 4,100 (about 15,700 batteries worldwide)

Parties

Importer: Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: National, regional computer, electronics stores, online stores, at hp.com, hpshopping.com, from January 2005 through December 2005, for, 000, 000. The battery packs also were sold separately for, $130.

Consumer contact

For additional information, visit the HP Battery Replacement Program Web Site at www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement , or contact HP at (888) 202-4320 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 06145. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.