CPSCGeneral Alert
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
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 |