HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10240 · May 21, 2010 · Hp
54,000
units affected
54,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10240
- Date
- May 21, 2010
- Company
- Hp
- Units affected
- 54,000
- Product
- Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers. The chart below includes all notebook model numbers associated with batteries recalled to date. The computer model number is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook computer. Not all batteries matching the bar codes are being recalled. Notebook Model Number Battery Bar Codes (^ in the code can be any letter or number) HP Pavilion dv2000, dv2500, dv2700 dv6000, dv6500, dv6700 dx6000, dx6500, dx6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ dv9000, dv9500, dv9700 65033^^B7U^^^^, 65033^^B7V^^^^, 65033^^BGU^^^^ Compaq Presario A900 C700 F500, F700 V3000, V3500, V3700 V6000, V6500, V6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP G6000, G7000 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP Compaq 6510b, 6515b 6710b, 6710s 6715b, 6715s 65000^^B5V^^^^ 6720s 67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^
What can happen
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries referenced above from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in this recall (even if the battery was previously checked). Consumers with recalled batteries will receive a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. HP recommends that only batteries obtained from HP or an HP authorized reseller be used with HP notebook PCs.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Since the May 2009 recall, HP has received 38 additional reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured resulting in 11 instances of minor personal injury and 31 instances of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through July 2008 for between $500 and $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lithium-ion batteries used in hewlett-packard and compaq notebook computers?
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries referenced above from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in this recall (even if the battery was previously checked). Consumers with recalled batteries will receive a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled.
What is the hazard?
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.