Hewlett Packard and Compaq are recalling lithium ion rechargeable battery packs used in certain notebook computers, including Compaq M2000, Compaq nx4800, Compaq Presario V2000, HP Pavilion dv1000, and HP Pavilion ze2000 series models. The batteries can develop internal defects that may cause individual cells to overcharge over time, leading them to overheat, melt, char, or rupture their plastic casings. This poses risks of burns, cuts, bruising, and fire.
The affected battery packs can be identified by a date code starting with "L3" printed on an adhesive label on the inner surface of the battery. The recall was initiated voluntarily by the manufacturer. The source document does not specify what action consumers should take to remedy this issue.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The simultaneous occurrence of two occasional and independent defects internal to the battery pack can over time lead to some of the battery cells overcharging, which in turn may cause them to overheat and melt, char or breach the plastic case, posing a risk of burns, cuts, contusion and/or fire hazard.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall of the product by the producer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Hewlett Packard/Compaq Notebook computer battery packs. Type/number of model: Compaq M2000, Compaq nx4800, Compaq Presario V2000, HP Pavilion dv1000 and HP Pavilion ze2000 series.Description: Lithium ion rechargeable battery packs for various HP and Compaq Notebook computers. All potentially affected packs have a date code starting with L3. The date code is embedded in a code printed on an adhesive label affixed to the inner surface of the battery pack. Notifying country: United Kingdom
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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