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Hewlett-Packard Notebook Computer Batteries
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products.
Customers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Further detail is provided on HP's Web site at www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement
An internal failure can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: HP has received 20 reports of batteries overheating, including one in the EU in which neither personal injury nor damage to other property was indicated. Worldwide, one minor burn injury has been reported and eleven cases of minor property damage were reported.
Description: The recalled lithium ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. The recalled batteries are a subset of those manufactured in early January 2005, and will have a bar code label starting with L3. Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Notebook Model Series sold in the EMEA region that may contain a recalled battery include:
HP Pavilion
Compaq Presario
dv1xxx V2xxx
ze2xxx M2xxx
(Note: x in the model identifiers above can be any of the numbers 0,1,2,... , 9)
The notebook model is located on the display screen bezel or in the labeling on the bottom of the notebook.
Sold Via: National and regional computer and electronics stores, computer resellers, and online stores including those of HP.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the "L3" coded batteries immediately and contact HP. HP will determine if the specific "L3" battery is one being recalled, and if it is, provide a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the notebook until a replacement battery arrives.
For additional information,visit the HP Battery Replacement program Web site at www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or contact HP United Kingdom by telephone at:
0870 010 4320
NOTE: Recalled battery
packs have bar-code labels starting with L3.
Source :- UKRecallNotice Member
24th April 2006