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HP Recalls 15,700 Notebook Computer Batteries

Via Reuters.

Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling about 15,700 HP and Compaq notebook computer batteries worldwide for a burn and fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.

HP has received 20 reports of batteries overheating, including two in the United States, with one report of a minor burn injury, the agency said.

The recall is for lithium ion rechargeable batteries manufactured in early January 2005 and used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. The affected batteries have a bar code label starting with L3, the agency said.

About 4,100 of the recalled batteries covered were in the United States.

posted by Fergie @ 4/20/2006 08:12:00 AM