HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-05-27 · 11234
Hazards
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
11234
Date
2011-05-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from July 2007 through July 2008 for between $500 and $3,000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.
Importer(s)
Hewlett-Packard Company, 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 and include batteries that consumers were informed were not included in previous recalls. 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^^^^, 65033^^BGV^^^^ Compaq Presario A900C700F500, F700V3000, 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^^^^ 6520s 67150^^AXU^^^^, 67150^^AXV^^^^ 6720s 67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^