Lithium-ion batteries used in HP notebook computers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
HP has expanded a recall of lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers due to a hazard that the batteries can overheat, creating fire and burn risks. The recalled batteries contain Panasonic cells and are compatible with various HP and Compaq models including HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion computers. These batteries were shipped with notebook computers sold between March 2013 and October 2016. The black batteries measure approximately 8 to 10.5 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 1 inch high, with the model number and "HP Notebook Battery" printed on them. Consumers can identify recalled batteries by checking the bar code on the back, which starts with one of these codes: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL, or 6EBVA.
According to the record, affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and remove them from their notebook computers. Consumers should contact HP for a free replacement battery and use their notebook computers by plugging them into AC power only until a replacement arrives. The record also notes that batteries previously identified as not affected by an earlier June 2016 recall could be included in this expanded announcement and urges consumers to recheck their batteries.
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The batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery. Until a replacement battery is received, consumers should use the notebook computer by plugging it into AC power only. Batteries previously identified as not affected by the June 2016 recall could be included in this expanded announcement. Consumers are urged to recheck their batteries.
This expanded 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. HP has expanded the number of recalled batteries, which were shipped with notebook computers sold between March 2013 and October 2016. The black batteries measure about 8 to 10.5 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 expanded recall have bar codes starting with: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL and 6EBVA.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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