CPSC, Computer Distributors Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-11-13 · 02037
Hazards
These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly catch fire.
Recall
Number
02037
Date
2001-11-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Batteries for Notebook Computers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bizcom Electronics Inc.,Sceptre Technologies Inc. and Systemax Inc. sold these notebook computers (and individual batteries) nationwide, primarily by mail order, and on their web sites, from October 1999 through October 2001, for between $1,800 and $2,500.
Distributor(s)
Bizcom Electronics Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.; Sceptre Technologies Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.; Systemax Inc., of Port Washington, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
Japan
Description
The recalled batteries were sold individually and with notebook computers under the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers ARM TS30W2 and N38W2 ChemUSA ChemBook 3015E HyperData MediaGo 2320 Jetta Jetbook 9120 MPC MPC Nomand 1500 PC-Club ENP-325W2 Sceptre Soundx 6600 and 6900 Systemax SW-14, SW-15 and Ultra TTX 9200 "RECHARGEABLE BATTERY" is printed on the top of the batteries. A label on the side of the recalled battery contains two sets of numbers. The first set must be "00." The second set must be either "99" or a number less than 52. Also, the letter "P" must be printed at the end of the first line on the label. "MADE IN JAPAN" also is written on the label.