Battery packs used with Compaq Armada notebook computers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Compaq battery packs sold with Armada E500 and V300 notebook computers are being recalled due to a hazard where the batteries can short circuit, overheat, release smoke, and potentially catch fire. The recalled batteries are marked "Compaq" and "Assembled in Taiwan" and can be identified by specific date codes (TCGK or TCHK) paired with particular serial number ranges printed on a white label near the battery connector.
Consumers who have recalled battery packs should immediately stop using them and contact Compaq to learn how to safely discharge and return the batteries. For each recalled battery pack returned, Compaq will provide two free replacement battery packs.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
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.
The recalled battery packs were sold with Compaq's Armada E500 and V300 notebook computers. Writing on the batteries include "Compaq" and "Assembled in Taiwan." The battery pack can be identified by a date code and serial number on the white label to the right of the battery connector. Date code TCGK with a serial number from 00001 to 10500, 20001 to 21800, and 40001 to 83100, or Date code TCHK with a serial number from 40001 to 44700
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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