HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in this recall. Consumers who had previously checked their batteries and were informed they were not included in previous announcements are urged to check again. Consumers with recalled batteries will receive a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.
Brands named
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCHewlett-Packard Recalls Notebook Computer AC Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2014-08-26
- CPSCHP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2012-02-02
- CPSCHP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard2010-05-21
- CPSCHP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard2009-05-14
- CPSCHewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard2008-06-27
- CPSCHewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix2006-06-06
- CPSCHP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard2006-04-20
- CPSCCPSC, Hewlett-Packard Company Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries2005-10-14
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