HP Extends Voluntary Recall of Notebook Computers
Hewlett-Packard Co. has issued an extended voluntary recall of certain HP and Compaq notebook computers that use lithium-ion batteries due to fire and burn hazard. This is a extension of a recall issued in May 2009 when 70,000 units were recalled.
The company has received numerous reports of batteries that ruptured after overheating, which cause minor personal injury and property damage.
Among the notebooks involved in the recall include:
HP Pavillion (model numbers dv2000, dv2500, dv2700, dv6000, dv6500, dv6700, dx6000, dx6500, dx6700, dv9000, dv9500, and dv9700)
Compaq Presario (model numbers A900, C700, F500, F700, V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500, and V6700)
HP (model numbers G6000 and G7000)
HP Compaq (model numbers 6510b, 6515b, 6710b, 6710s, 6715b, 6715s, and 6720s)
Model numbers can be found at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook.
These models of HP and Compaq were sold at computer and electronic resellers as well as online at hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 until July 2008 for between $500 and $3,000.
Owners of these notebooks should immediately remove the batteries and contact HP at their web site or by calling (888) 202-4320 Monday through Friday from between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT for a replacement battery.