Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony-made cells used in Acer notebook computers.

Date of Recall

2007-04-25

CPSC Release Number

07-167

Manufactured In

China and Taiwan

Units

About 27,000

Distributor

Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.

Manufacturer

Acer Inc., of Taiwan

Sold By

Authorized electronics retailers nationwide from May 2004 through November 2006 for between $500 and $1,500.

Problem/Hazard

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

As announced previously, there have been 16 reports of notebook batteries overheating. These reports were associated with earlier recalls by other notebook computer manufacturers of batteries containing these Sony cells. These previous reports involved only minor property damage and two minor burns. None of these reports involved batteries in Acer notebook computers.

Description

Only lithium-ion batteries with the following part numbers and battery week codes and used in the following Acer notebook models, are included in the recall:

Acer Notebook System Series Beginning with:		Acer Battery Pack No. (Part of Barcode)	Battery Pack Serial Week Code Range (Part of Barcode)	Battery Week Code Range (in front of Barcode)	Battery Week Code Range on Red Sticker
TravelMate 321x		BT00604001			0521-0545
	Aspire 980x	BT00804016		63V, 63W, 63X, 63Y
TravelMate 242x, TravelMate 330x	Aspire 556x	BT00604005	601-626
TravelMate 561x	Aspire 930x, Aspire 941x	BT00807010	614-630
TravelMate C20x		BT00604002		5BR-5BZ; 5C1-5C9; 5CA-5CZ; 611-619; 621-629; 62A
TravelMate 422x, TravelMate 467x	Aspire 560x, Aspire 567x	BT00804011			0551-0626
TravelMate 320x		BTT4807001	418-552

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Acer to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.

Consumer Contact

For assistance in determining if their battery packs are covered by this program and to request a free replacement battery pack, consumers can visit the firm's Web site at www.acerbatteryrecall.com/AcerWeb -- consumers also can contact Acer toll-free at (866) 496-2237 anytime.

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