HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Q: "Was Lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #11234 was issued on 2011-05-27. The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers."

Source: CPSC Recall #11234

Recall Date

2011-05-27

Manufacturer

Hewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif.

Units Affected

About 162,600 additional batteries (54,000 and 70,000 batteries were previously recalled in May 2010 and May 2009, respectively)

Products Involved

Lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers

Hazard

The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from their notebook computer and contact HP to determine if their battery is included in this recall. Consumers who had previously checked their batteries and were informed they were not included in previous announcements are urged to check again. Consumers with recalled batteries will receive a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until

Reported Injuries

Since the May 2010 recall expansion, HP has received 40 additional reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured, resulting in seven burn injuries, one smoke inhalation injury, and 36 instances of property damage.

Sold At

Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from July 2007 through July 2008 for between $500 and $3,000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers and include batteries that consumers were informed were not included in previous recalls. The chart below includes all notebook model numbers associated with batteries recalled to date. The computer model number is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook computer. Not all batteries matching the bar codes are being recalled. Notebook Model Number Battery Bar Codes (^ in the code can be any letter or number) HP Pavilion dv2000, dv2500, dv2700, dv6000, dv6500,dv6700,dx6000, dx6500, dx6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ dv9000, dv9500, dv9700 65033^^B7U^^^^, 65033^^B7V^^^^, 65033^^BGU^^^^, 65033^^BGV^^^^ Compaq Presario A900C700F500, F700V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500, V6700 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP G6000, G7000 62940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^ HP Compaq 6510b, 6515b, 6710b, 6710s, 6715b, 6715s 65000^^B5V^^^^ 6520s 67150^^AXU^^^^, 67150^^AXV^^^^ 6720s 67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^

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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