CPSCJune 22, 2005consumer

CPSC, Battery-Biz Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The hazard

An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Battery-Biz® to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers can continue to use it with the AC power adapter until a replacement battery arrives.

Brands named

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Recall history

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