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Communication and media equipment — burns & fire risk (0267/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireInjuriesMay 12, 2006

Hazard

The simultaneous occurrence of two occasional and independent defects internal to the battery pack can over time lead to some of the battery cells overcharging, which in turn may cause them to overheat and melt, char or breach the plastic case, posing a risk of burns, cuts, contusion and/or fire hazard.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary recall of the product by the producer — Other

Product description

Hewlett Packard/Compaq Notebook computer battery packs. Type/number of model: Compaq M2000, Compaq nx4800, Compaq Presario V2000, HP Pavilion dv1000 and HP Pavilion ze2000 series.Description: Lithium ion rechargeable battery packs for various HP and Compaq Notebook computers. All potentially affected packs have a date code starting with L3. The date code is embedded in a code printed on an adhesive label affixed to the inner surface of the battery pack.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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