Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
HP has recalled lithium-ion batteries used in various HP and Compaq notebook computer models because the batteries can overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard. The recalled batteries were sold with specific HP and Compaq notebook model series including the Pavilion dv2000, dv2500, dv2700, dv6000, dv6500, dv6700, dv9000, dv9500, dv9700, and dx series, as well as Compaq Presario models A900, C700, F500, F700, V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500, V6700, and various HP and Compaq 6000 and 6700 series models. Not all batteries with matching bar codes are being recalled, and the specific battery bar codes included in the recall are listed in the product record.
Affected consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in the recall. HP will provide a free replacement battery to consumers with recalled batteries. While waiting for the replacement, consumers can continue using their notebook computer by powering it with the AC adapter. HP recommends using only batteries obtained from HP or an HP authorized reseller with HP notebook computers.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries referenced above from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in this recall (even if the battery was previously checked). 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. HP recommends that only batteries obtained from HP or an HP authorized reseller be used with HP notebook PCs.
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers. 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^^^^ Compaq Presario A900 C700 F500, F700 V3000, 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^^^^ 6720s 67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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