Battery packs used with Compaq Armada notebook computers
Published October 27, 2000
Summary
CPSC records recall 01022, published October 27, 2000. Reported units: About 55,000.
What's the hazard
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact Compaq to learn how to discharge them and return them. Consumers with the recalled batteries will receive two free battery packs for each recalled battery pack they return.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas
- Distributor
- Compaq dealers sold these battery packs worldwide with notebook computers and separately, from June 2000 through July 2000. The notebook computers sold for between $1,800 and $3,800, and the individual batteries sold for about $165.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Battery packs used with Compaq Armada notebook computers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01022 on October 27, 2000. Reported hazard: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact Compaq to learn how to discharge them and return them. Consumers with the recalled batteries will receive two free battery packs for each recalled battery pack they return.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas.