CPSC, Computer Distributors Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The recalled batteries were sold individually and with notebook computers under the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers ARM TS30W2 and N38W2 ChemUSA ChemBook 3015E HyperData MediaGo 2320 Jetta Jetbook 9120 MPC MPC Nomand 1500 PC-Club ENP-325W2 Sceptre Soundx 6600 and 6900 Systemax SW-14, SW-15 and Ultra TTX 9200 "RECHARGEABLE BATTERY" is printed on the top of the batteries. A label on the side of the recalled battery contains two sets of numbers. The first set must be "00." The second set must be either "99" or a number less than 52. Also, the letter "P" must be printed at the end of the first line on the label. "MADE IN JAPAN" also is written on the label.

Is my product affected?

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• Batteries for Notebook Computers · About 13,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bizcom Electronics Inc.,Sceptre Technologies Inc. and Systemax Inc. sold these notebook computers (and individual batteries) nationwide, primarily by mail order, and on their web sites, from October 1999 through October 2001, for between $1,800 and $2,500.; Bizcom Electronics Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.; Sceptre Technologies Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.; Systemax Inc., of Port Washington, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firms have received two reports of minor property damage from the batteries overheating, smoking or catching fire in notebook computers sold to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Consumers should stop using these rechargeable batteries immediately and call (877) 475-3425 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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