Sony Energy Devices · Recalled
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide)
- Reports
- 19
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100–$250
- 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 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 The battery model is located on the battery's label.
The file
- Sold at
- Office supply stores, discount retailers, and various specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2008 for between $100 and $250.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, consumers should contact the manufacturer of their notebook computer: Hewlett-Packard Co. - http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Toshiba - http://www.bxinfo.toshiba.com or call (800) 457-7777 anytime. Dell - http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com or call toll-free (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 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 OCT 30 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
