Gateway Inc. Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #07219
Recall Date
2007-06-19
Manufacturer
Gateway Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Units Affected
About 14,000
Products Involved
Gateway Lithium-Ion Battery Packs
Hazard
These lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. This is not an internal battery cell defect.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Gateway to receive a replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, removing the battery pack, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.
Reported Injuries
Gateway has received four reports of battery packs overheating, including minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Gateway's professional and direct distributors and Gateway Country stores nationwide from May 2003 through August 2003. The computers with these batteries sold for between $1,200 and $2,400 and individual batteries sold for between $60 and $90.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled battery packs were shipped as the primary or spare battery pack for some Gateway 400VTX and 450ROG series notebooks, and are identified by part numbers: 6500760 or 6500761. The part number and "made by SMP" are printed on a label on the underside of the battery pack.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28