May 14, 2009
Hewlett-Packard is recalling about 70,000 lithium-ion batteries used in its H-P and Compaq notebook computers because they can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The firm and government regulators 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.
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. Models that can contain a recalled battery include:
| HP Pavilion | Compaq Presario | HP | HP Compaq |
|---|---|---|---|
|
dv2000 dv2500 dv2700 dv6000 dv6500 dv6700 dv9000 dv9500 dv9700 |
A900 C700 F700 V3000 V3500 V3700 V6000 V6500 V6700 |
G6000 G7000 | 6720s |
The 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^^^^ |
The computers were sold by computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for between $500 and $3000. The battery packs, made in China, were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.
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.
For additional information, visit the HP Battery Replacement Program Web site at http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
