CPSCGeneral Alert

PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Name: PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Brand: Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan
SKU: CPSC-09035
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 30, 2008Recall ID: 09035Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models: Computer Manufacturer Units Notebook Model Battery Model Hewlett-Packard About 32,000 HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000 Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400 HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230, nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600 Recalled batteries will have a bar code label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC Toshiba About 3,000 Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, M30X/M35X, M50/M55 Tecra: A3, A5, S2 n/a Dell About 150 Latitude: 110L Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160 OU091 The battery model is located on the battery's label.

Affected Products

Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook Computers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/PC-Notebook-Computer-Batteries-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard
Title	PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/494066c510674d6786381659a7a77b92.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Hewlett-Packard Laptop
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d4149fa8d93e4f2993f020c2775ee90d.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Battery
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0658ecb5a96c48b8bcbbdd1d771d727c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Battery
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eabdc431609945519f993fac4ca437e4.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Battery
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ef42c611d17047b195801e60255ce390.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled Battery
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/92091ed60bd542d898eaaedee1e4b173.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Toshiba Laptop
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/47be7d9a084b4b58af39884c947c4e02.jpg
Images › 7 › Caption	Toshiba Laptop
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1942abc998ce4d378c1d0a90b5e86617.jpg
Images › 8 › Caption	Toshiba Laptop
Images › 9 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/789daaa3fd3e40a388c75e10cc38a427.jpg
Images › 9 › Caption	Dell Laptop
Images › 10 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6a6520de40f44e4aa5198e1d7bdfdf42.jpg
Images › 10 › Caption	Recalled Battery
Hazards › Name	These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	There have been 19 reports of the batteries overheating, including 17 reports of flames/fire (10 resulting in minor property damage). Two consumers experienced minor burns.
Products › Name	Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook Computers
Products › Type	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D	1808
Products › Number Of Units	About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide)
Recall I D	4997
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer, and contact their computer manufacturer 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. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or an authorized reseller.
Retailers › Name	Office supply stores, discount retailers, and various specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2008 for between $100 and $250.
Recall Date	2008-10-30T00:00:00
Description	The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models: Computer Manufacturer Units Notebook Model Battery Model Hewlett-Packard About 32,000 HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000 Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400 HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230, nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600 Recalled batteries will have a bar code label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC Toshiba About 3,000 Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, M30X/M35X, M50/M55 Tecra: A3, A5, S2 n/a Dell About 150 Latitude: 110L Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160 OU091 The battery model is located on the battery's label.
Recall Number	09035
Manufacturers › Name	Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan
Consumer Contact	For additional information, consumers should contact the manufacturer of their notebook computer: Hewlett-Packard Co. - http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Toshiba - http://www.bxinfo.toshiba.com or call (800) 457-7777 anytime. Dell - http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com or call toll-free (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Japan

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