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HP Expands Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 19-079 · March 12, 2019 · HP Expands

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
19-079 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 12, 2019
Brand
HP Expands
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Lithium-ion batteries for HP commercial notebook computers and mobile workstations
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 78,500 (In addition 50,000 were previously recalled in the U.S. in January 2018.)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 12, 2019

What was recalled

The recall expansion involves lithium-ion batteries for HP commercial notebook computers and mobile workstations were sold to businesses and other organizations. The batteries were shipped with or sold as accessories for HP ProBooks (64x G2 and G3 series, 65x G2 and G3 series, 4xx G4 series), HPx360 (310 G2), HP Pavilion x360 11inch Notebook PC, HP 11 Notebook PC, HP ZBook (17 G3, and Studio G3) mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold as accessories or replacement batteries for the HP ZBook Studio G4 mobile workstation, HP ProBook 4xx G5 series, HP ENVY 15, HP Mobile Thin Clients (mt21, mt22, and mt31), or for any of the products listed above.

Is my product affected?

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  • Lithium-ion batteries for HP commercial notebook computers and mobile workstations · About 78,500 (In addition 50,000 were previously recalled in the U.S. in January 2018.) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: HP and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com. The batteries were shipped in notebook computers and mobile workstations sold from December 2015 through April 2018 for between $300 and $4,000 and were also sold separately between December 2015 and December 2018 for between $50 and $90.; HP Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

HP has received eight new reports of battery packs in the U.S. overheating, melting, or charring, including one report of minor injury and two reports of property damage totaling $1,100.

Consumer contact

HP toll-free at 866-671-7362 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 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 for HP commercial notebook computers and mobile workstations (About 78,500 (In addition 50,000 were previously recalled in the U.S. in January 2018.) units). The recall expansion involves lithium-ion batteries for HP commercial notebook computers and mobile workstations were sold to businesses and other organizations.

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 March 12, 2019. 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.