Lithium ion rechargeable battery packs
Lithium ion rechargeable battery packs was recalled on 5 June 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0849/10. Fire risk reported by United Kingdom. The products pose a risk of fire because there is the possibility that the batteries can overheat.
| Alert Number | 0849/10 |
| Brand | Hewlett-Packard and Compaq |
| Category | Communication and media equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Lithium ion rechargeable battery packs used with various Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers:HP Pavilion: dv2000, dv2500. dv2700, dv6000, dv6500, dv6700, dv9000, dv9500, dv9700, dx6000, dx6500 and dx6700Compaq Presario: A900, C700, F500, F700, V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500 and V6700HP Compaq: 6510b, 6515b, 6710b, 6710s, 6715b, 6715s and 6720sHP: G6000 and G7000The notebook computers themselves are not subject to the recall action.All affected packs will have a CT coding that includes the following sequences where ^ can be any letter A-Z or number 0-9: 62940^^AXV ^^^^ 65000^^B5V^^^^ 65033^^B7U^^^^, 65033^^B7V ^^^^, 65033BGU^^^^ 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035BGV^^^^ 67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^ Not all packs that include one of these sequences is subject to the recall. Verification of the complete code by HP is required. |
| Published | 5 June 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of fire because there is the possibility that the batteries can overheat.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
There are four different battery pack designs, each of which is compatible with a subset of the listed notebook computers. The date code is embedded in a code printed on an adhesive label affixed to the inner surface of the battery pack. They are black and rectangular in appearance with safety markings and labelling.
🔥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a fire hazard related to Lithium ion rechargeable battery packs.
About this risk
This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.
Recommended action
Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.
Who is at risk?
All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.