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

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AMHERST, N.H. —

Computer giant Hewlett-Packard has announced that certain batteries in HP and Compaq computers should be removed immediately, as they may overheat and explode.


One Amherst family said they learned the hard way the dangers that some laptop batteries can pose when an explosion and fire happened right in their kitchen.

Eric Kostecki said his laptop was on the kitchen butcher block when its battery exploded.

“We all ran into the kitchen and saw the plume of flames and smoke, and fire alarms were going off,” Kostecki said. “It was pretty scary.”
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http://www.wmur.com/article/amherst-family-warns-others-after-hp-computer-battery-explodes/8637071

US Consumer Product Safety Commission report:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/h...atteries-for-hp-and-compaq-notebook-computers

 

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Another recall... is this an extension of the previous recall, or a new one? There have been HP battery recalls for as long as I can remember; well, since the company I work for stopped supplying HP dv6 laptops. That must have been at least five and a half years ago.

 

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Another recall... is this an extension of the previous recall, or a new one? There have been HP battery recalls for as long as I can remember; well, since the company I work for stopped supplying HP dv6 laptops. That must have been at least five and a half years ago.

Between cords, chargers and batteries, there's been quite a few recalls. This particular one is an expansion of the recall originated in June 2016.

From the US CPSC link (Recall number: 17-071):

In Conjunction With:
Canada and Mexico

Units:
About 101,000 (An additional 41,000 batteries were previously recalled in June 2016. About 3,000 were sold in Canada and 4,000 in Mexico.)

Description:
This expanded recall involves lithium-ion batteries containing Panasonic cells that are used in HP notebook computers. The batteries are compatible with HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion notebook computers. HP has expanded the number of recalled batteries, which were shipped with notebook computers sold between March 2013 and October 2016. The black batteries measure about 8 to 10.5 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 1 inch high. The battery bar code is printed on the back of the battery. “HP Notebook Battery” and the model number are printed on the battery. The batteries included in this expanded recall have bar codes starting with: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL and 6EBVA.

Incidents/Injuries:
HP has received one additional report of the battery overheating, melting and charring and causing about $1,000 in property damage


Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery. Until a replacement battery is received, consumers should use the notebook computer by plugging it into AC power only.

Batteries previously identified as not affected by the June 2016 recall could be included in this expanded announcement. Consumers are urged to recheck their batteries.

Sold At:
Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com and other websites from March 2013 through October 2016 for between $300 and $1,700. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90.

Importer(s):
HP Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China