CPSCRecalled May 14, 2009 · #09221
HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. Models that can contain a recalled battery include: HP Pavilion dv2000 dv2500 dv2700 dv6000 dv6500 dv6700 dv9000 dv9500 dv9700 dx6000 dx6500 dx6700 Compaq Presario A900 C700 F500 F700 V3000 V3500 V3700 V6000 V6500 V6700 HP G6000 G7000 HP Compaq 6720s The notebook model is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook. Batteries that can be subject to the recall will have one of the following bar code labels (^ in the code can be any letter or number): 62940^^AXV^^^^ 65033^^B7U^^^^ 65033^^B7V^^^^ 65033^^BGU^^^^ 65035^^B7U^^^^ 65035^^B7V^^^^ 65035^^BGU^^^^ 65035^^BGV^^^^ 67059^^V8U^^^^ 67059^^V8V^^^^
Product details
- Product
- Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- A900, C700, F500, F700, V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500, V6700, G6000, G7000
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for between $500 and $3000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.