Gateway Inc. Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-06-19 · 07219
Hazards
These lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. This is not an internal battery cell defect.
Recall
Number
07219
Date
2007-06-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gateway Lithium-Ion Battery Packs
Companies
Retailer(s)
Gateway's professional and direct distributors and Gateway Country stores nationwide from May 2003 through August 2003. The computers with these batteries sold for between $1,200 and $2,400 and individual batteries sold for between $60 and $90.
Distributor(s)
Gateway Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled battery packs were shipped as the primary or spare battery pack for some Gateway 400VTX and 450ROG series notebooks, and are identified by part numbers: 6500760 or 6500761. The part number and "made by SMP" are printed on a label on the underside of the battery pack.