CPSCOctober 27, 2000consumer
CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact Compaq to learn how to discharge them and return them. Consumers with the recalled batteries will receive two free battery packs for each recalled battery pack they return.
Brands named
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Recall history
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