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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-06-23

HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Is my product affected?

HP lithium-ion batteries

  • Brand HP Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

HP is recalling lithium-ion batteries with Panasonic cells used in HP and Compaq notebook computers due to a fire and burn hazard caused by battery overheating. The recalled batteries are compatible with HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion notebook computers. The black batteries measure approximately 8 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 1 inch high, with "HP Notebook Battery" and a model number printed on them. The batteries included in this recall have one of the following barcodes: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL, or 6EBVA.

Consumers with affected batteries should immediately stop using them and remove them from their notebook computers. According to the record, affected consumers should contact HP to receive a free replacement battery.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery.

Details from the source

This recall involves lithium-ion batteries containing Panasonic cells that are used in HP notebook computers. The batteries are compatible with HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion notebook computers. The black batteries measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 1 inch high. The battery bar code is printed on the back of the battery. "HP Notebook Battery" and the model number are printed on the battery. The batteries included in this recall have the following barcodes: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL and 6EBVA.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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