Product Recall Number: 09-221

Product Recall Number: 09-221

Product Safety Warning Number:

Date: 2009-05-13

Product Safety Warning Date:

Name Of Product: Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers

Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computersUnits: About 70,000Importer: Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.Hazard: The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm and CPSC are aware of two reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured, resulting in flames/fire that caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. Models that can contain a recalled battery include:HP PavilionCompaq PresarioHPHP Compaqdv2000dv2500dv2700dv6000dv6500dv6700dv9000dv9500dv9700dx6000dx6500dx6700A900C700F500F700V3000V3500V3700V6000V6500V6700G6000G70006720sThe notebook model is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook. Batteries that can be subject to the recall will have one of the following bar code labels (^ in the code can be any letter or number):62940^^AXV^^^^65033^^B7U^^^^65033^^B7V^^^^65033^^BGU^^^^65035^^B7U^^^^65035^^B7V^^^^65035^^BGU^^^^65035^^BGV^^^^67059^^V8U^^^^67059^^V8V^^^^Sold at: Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for between $500 and $3000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request 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. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from HP or an authorized reseller.Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit the HP Battery Replacement Program website at http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Sheila Watson at (281) 514-6552 or sheila.watson@hp.com

Hazard Description: The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action: None Listed

Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

Remedy Type: Replace

Units: About 70,000

Incidents: The firm and CPSC are aware of two reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured, resulting in flames/fire that caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request 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. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from HP or an authorized reseller.

Sold At: Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for between $500 and $3000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.

Importers: Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.

Manufacturers: None Listed

Distributors: None Listed

Manufactured In: China

Custom Label: None Listed

Custom Field: None Listed