Battery pack for notebooks
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
HP is recalling battery packs used in certain HP notebook and workstation computers due to manufacturing defects that may cause short circuits in individual battery cells. These defects can cause the battery cells to overheat, which poses a risk of burns or fire if the device is near flammable materials. The recall affects built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs in HP ProBook (4xx G4, 64x G2, and 65x G2 series), HP x360, HP 11, and HP ZBook (17 G3 and Studio G3) computers with model numbers 6ETGL, 6EVXH, 6EZZE, 6EZZF, 6FDWN, 6FSNF, 6FWBH, or 6GAUL.
Affected consumers should contact HP to recall the battery packs. The source document does not specify additional details about how consumers should proceed with the recall process.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Production errors may lead to short circuits in individual cells in the battery pack. Consequently the battery cell can overheat, leading to burns or even fire if close to flammable products.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/01/2018
Built-in, replaceable, lithium-ion battery packs which may be contained in the following HP notebook and workstation computers: HP ProBook (4xx G4 series, 64x G2 series, 65x G2 series (x = placeholder for numbers); HP x360; HP 11 and HP ZBook (17 G3, and Studio G3) Mobile Workstations. Name: Rechargeable Battery Model: 6ETGL, 6EVXH, 6EZZE, 6EZZF, 6FDWN, 6FSNF, 6FWBH, 6GAUL Notifying country: Germany
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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