HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-240 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 21, 2010
- Brand
- HP Expands
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 54,000 (70,000 units were previously recalled in May 2009)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers. The chart below includes all notebook model numbers associated with batteries recalled to date. The computer model number is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook computer. Not all batteries matching the bar codes are being recalled. Notebook Model Number Battery Bar Codes (^ in the code can be any letter or number) HP Pavilion dv2000, dv2500, dv2700 dv6000, dv6500, dv6700 dx6000, dx6500, dx6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ dv9000, dv9500, dv9700 65033^^B7U^^^^, 65033^^B7V^^^^, 65033^^BGU^^^^ Compaq Presario A900 C700 F500, F700 V3000, V3500, V3700 V6000, V6500, V6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP G6000, G7000 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP Compaq 6510b, 6515b 6710b, 6710s 6715b, 6715s 65000^^B5V^^^^ 6720s 67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers · About 54,000 (70,000 units were previously recalled in May 2009) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through July 2008 for between $500 and $3,000.; Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Since the May 2009 recall, HP has received 38 additional reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured resulting in 11 instances of minor personal injury and 31 instances of minor property damage.
Consumer contact
For additional information, visit the HP Battery Replacement Program website at http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (888) 202-4320 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
HP Expands appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all HP Expands recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers (About 54,000 (70,000 units were previously recalled in May 2009) units). The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries referenced above from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in this recall (even if the battery was previously checked). Consumers with recalled batteries will receive 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…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.