HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Battery Packs
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Hewlett-Packard and the CPSC have announced a recall of lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs used in various HP and Compaq notebook computers. The recalled batteries, which were manufactured between March 2004 and September 2004, can experience an internal short that causes the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, creating a burn and fire hazard. Consumers can identify recalled batteries by checking for bar code labels starting with GC, IA, L0, or L1. The recall affects numerous HP Pavilion, Compaq Presario, Compaq Evo, and other Compaq and HP notebook models listed in the announcement.
According to the record, consumers who own affected notebook computers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact HP to arrange for a free replacement battery through the Battery Replacement program website or by calling HP. While waiting for the replacement battery to arrive, consumers should remove the recalled battery and use only the AC adapter to power their notebook computer.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact HP to arrange for a free replacement battery, by visiting the Battery Replacement program Web site or by calling HP. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the notebook until a replacement battery arrives.
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers (see list below). The recalled battery packs are a subset of those manufactured March 2004 through September 2004, and will have a bar code label starting with GC, IA, L0 or L1. Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Notebook Models that may contain a recalled battery pack HP Pavilion HP Compaq Compaq Presario Compaq Evo dx4000 dx5000 zd8100 ze4100 ze4100/xt1xx 4200 ze4200 ze4300 ze4400 ze4500 ze4600 ze4700 ze4800 ze5155 ze5200 ze5300 ze5400 ze5500 ze5600 zv5000 zv5200 zx5000 zx5200 nc6000 nc8000 nw8000 nx5000 nx9005 nx9008 nx9010 nx9100 nx9105 9000 9005 1100 2100 2500 R3000 R3200 V1000 X4000 X5000 X6100 n1010v n1050v
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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