Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-04-25 · 07167
Hazards
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
07167
Date
2007-04-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Acer notebook computers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Acer Inc., of Taiwan (computers); Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells)
Retailer(s)
Authorized electronics retailers nationwide from May 2004 through November 2006 for between $500 and $1,500.
Importer(s)
Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China; Taiwan
Description
Only lithium-ion batteries with the following part numbers and battery week codes and used in the following Acer notebook models, are included in the recall: Acer Notebook System Series Beginning with: Acer Battery Pack No. (Part of Barcode) Battery Pack Serial Week Code Range (Part of Barcode) Battery Week Code Range (in front of Barcode) Battery Week Code Range on Red Sticker TravelMate 321x BT00604001 0521-0545 Aspire 980x BT00804016 63V, 63W, 63X, 63Y TravelMate 242x, TravelMate 330x Aspire 556x BT00604005 601-626 TravelMate 561x Aspire 930x, Aspire 941x BT00807010 614-630 TravelMate C20x BT00604002 5BR-5BZ; 5C1-5C9; 5CA-5CZ; 611-619; 621-629; 62A TravelMate 422x, TravelMate 467x Aspire 560x, Aspire 567x BT00804011 0551-0626 TravelMate 320x BTT4807001 418-552