HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-05-21 · 10240
Hazards
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
10240
Date
2010-05-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through July 2008 for between $500 and $3,000.
Importer(s)
Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers. The chart below includes all notebook model numbers associated with batteries recalled to date. The computer model number is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook computer. Not all batteries matching the bar codes are being recalled. Notebook Model Number Battery Bar Codes (^ in the code can be any letter or number) HP Pavilion dv2000, dv2500, dv2700 dv6000, dv6500, dv6700 dx6000, dx6500, dx6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ dv9000, dv9500, dv9700 65033^^B7U^^^^, 65033^^B7V^^^^, 65033^^BGU^^^^ Compaq Presario A900 C700 F500, F700 V3000, V3500, V3700 V6000, V6500, V6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP G6000, G7000 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP Compaq 6510b, 6515b 6710b, 6710s 6715b, 6715s 65000^^B5V^^^^ 6720s 67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^