Computer Distributors · Recalled
CPSC, Computer Distributors Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers
These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly catch fire.
- Units
- About 13,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,800–$2,500
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled batteries were sold individually and with notebook computers under the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers ARM TS30W2 and N38W2 ChemUSA ChemBook 3015E HyperData MediaGo 2320 Jetta Jetbook 9120 MPC MPC Nomand 1500 PC-Club ENP-325W2 Sceptre Soundx 6600 and 6900 Systemax SW-14, SW-15 and Ultra TTX 9200 "RECHARGEABLE BATTERY" is printed on the top of the batteries. A label on the side of the recalled battery contains two sets of numbers. The first set must be "00." The second set must be either "99" or a number less than 52. Also, the letter "P" must be printed at the end of the first line on the label. "MADE IN JAPAN" also is written on the label.
The file
- Sold at
- Bizcom Electronics Inc.,Sceptre Technologies Inc. and Systemax Inc. sold these notebook computers (and individual batteries) nationwide, primarily by mail order, and on their web sites, from October 1999 through October 2001, for between $1,800 and $2,500.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Bizcom Electronics Inc., of Milpitas, Calif., Sceptre Technologies Inc., of City of Industry, Calif., Systemax Inc., of Port Washington, N.Y.
Incident log
The firms have received two reports of minor property damage from the batteries overheating, smoking or catching fire in notebook computers sold to consumers. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these rechargeable batteries immediately and call (877) 475-3425 to order a free replacement battery.
Consumers should stop using these rechargeable batteries immediately and call (877) 475-3425 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 13 2001; last revised JUL 29 2025.
