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HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 18-077 · January 4, 2018 · HP

What to doConsumers should immediately visit www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2018 to see if their battery is included in the recall and for instructions on how to enable "Battery Safety Mode" if their battery is included in the recall. The website provides consumers instructions on how to initiate the validation utility to check their battery and what to download if their battery is included in the recall. These batteries are not customer-replaceable. HP will provide free battery replacement services by an authorized technician.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-077 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 4, 2018
Brand
HP
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Lithium-ion batteries for HP notebook computers and mobile workstations
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 50,000 (in addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 4, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves lithium-ion batteries for HP Notebook computers and mobile workstations. The batteries were shipped with or sold as accessories for HP ProBooks (64x G2 and G3 series, 65x G2 and G3 series), HPx360 310 G2, HP Envy m6, HP Pavilion x360, HP 11, HP ZBook (17 G3, 17 G4, and Studio G3) Mobile Workstations. The batteries were also sold as accessories or replacement batteries for the HP ZBook Studio G4 mobile workstation or for any of the products listed above.

Is my product affected?

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  • Lithium-ion batteries for HP notebook computers and mobile workstations · About 50,000 (in addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Best Buy and other stores and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com, www.hp.com and other websites. The batteries were shipped in notebook computers and mobile workstations sold from December 2015 through December 2017 for between $300 and $4,000. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90.; HP Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

HP has received eight reports of battery packs overheating, melting, or charring, including three reports of property damage totaling $4,500 with one report of a minor injury involving a first degree burn to the hand.

Consumer contact

HP toll-free at 888-202-4320 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2018 or www.hp.com and click “Recalls” for more information.

Recall history and context

HP appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all HP 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 for HP notebook computers and mobile workstations (About 50,000 (in addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves lithium-ion batteries for HP Notebook computers and mobile workstations.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately visit www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2018 to see if their battery is included in the recall and for instructions on how to enable "Battery Safety Mode" if their battery is included in the recall. The website provides consumers instructions on how to initiate the validation utility to check their battery and what to download if their battery is included in the recall. These batteries are…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 4, 2018. 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.