PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook Computers

Date of Recall

2008-10-30

CPSC Release Number

09-035

Manufactured In

Japan

Units

About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide)

Manufacturer

Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan

Sold By

Computers with the recalled batteries were sold directly by Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell, through computer and electronics stores nationwide, and through various Web retailers for between $700 and $3000. The batteries were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.

Problem/Hazard

These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

There have been 19 reports of the batteries overheating, including 17 reports of flames/fire (10 resulting in minor property damage). Two consumers experienced minor burns.

Description

The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models:

Computer Manufacturer	Units	Notebook Model	Battery Model
Hewlett-Packard	About 32,000	HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000 Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400 HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230, nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600	Recalled batteries will have a bar code label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC
Toshiba	About 3,000	Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, M30X/M35X, M50/M55 Tecra: A3, A5, S2	n/a
Dell	About 150	Latitude: 110L Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160	OU091

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer, and contact their computer manufacturer to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request 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 replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or an authorized reseller.