CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 06145
HP Pavilion and Compaq Notebook Computer Batteries
Published June 4, 2024 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2006
What's the hazard
An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the "L3" coded batteries immediately and contact HP to determine if the specific battery is one of the ones being recalled, and if it is, receive 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif.
- Distributor
- National and regional computer and electronics stores, online stores, and at hp.com and hpshopping.com, from January 2005 through December 2005, for between $1,000 and $3,000. The battery packs also were sold separately for between $100 and $130.
- Country
- US
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