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Recalls / 2017-01-24

HP Expands Recall of Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

17071 · Recalled 2017-01-24 · CPSC page

HP Notebook computer battery
HP Notebook computer battery

Description

This expanded 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. HP has expanded the number of recalled batteries, which were shipped with notebook computers sold between March 2013 and October 2016. The black batteries measure about 8 to 10.5 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 expanded recall have bar codes starting with: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL and 6EBVA.

Hazards

The batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

HP has received one additional report of the battery overheating, melting and charring and causing about $1,000 in property damage

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery. Until a replacement battery is received, consumers should use the notebook computer by plugging it into AC power only. Batteries previously identified as not affected by the June 2016 recall could be included in this expanded announcement. Consumers are urged to recheck their batteries.

Products

NameModelUnits
Lithium-ion batteries used in HP notebook computersAbout 101,000 (An additional 41,000 batteries were previously recalled in June 2016. About 3,000 were sold in Canada and 4,000 in Mexico.)

Parties

Importer
HP Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Made in
China
Sold at
Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, authorized dealers nationwide, online at www.hp.com, other websites, 700. The batteries were also sold separately for, $90.

Consumer contact

HP toll-free at 888-202-4320 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2016 or www.hp.com and click "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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HP notebook battery label
HP notebook battery label

Source: CPSC recall 17071. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.