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Product Recall Number: 06-145

Why was HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries recalled?

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

HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries
Here's product recall specific data for HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries.

  • Product Recall Number: 06-145

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-04-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries

  • 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 HP Compaq Family Compaq Presario Family dv1xxx ze2xxx nx48xx V2xxx M2xxx The notebook model is located on the display screen bezel or in the labeling on the bottom of the notebook.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 4,100 (about 15,700 batteries worldwide)

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: National and regional computer and electronics stores, online stores, and at hp.com and hpshopping.com from January 2005 through December 2005 for between $1,000 and $3,000. The battery packs also were sold separately for between $100 and $130.

  • Importers: Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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