Google and HP Recall HP Chromebook 11 Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Charger Can Overheat and Melt
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-12-17 · 14061
Hazards
The computer's charger can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
14061
Date
2013-12-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
HP Chromebook 11 power supply/charger
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Best Buy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, bestbuy.com, Google Play at play.google.com, and HP Shopping at shopping.hp.com from October 2013 through November 2013 and included with the Chromebook 11 which sold for about $280.
Importer(s)
Google Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), of Palo Alto, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves chargers that were sold with the HP Chromebook 11. The charger is black with outlet pins, measures 1¾ inches by ¾ inches, and has a 6-foot long cord with a micro-USB connector on the end. The model number of the charger is MU15-N1052-A00S, which is stamped on the face of the battery charger that has the outlet pins.