Hi-Capacity® rechargeable notebook computer batteries
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 10,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Battery-Biz® to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers can continue to use it with the AC power adapter until a replacement battery arrives.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled lithium-ion Hi-Capacity® brand rechargeable batteries are used with various well-known brand-name notebook computers. The recalled batteries include those with part numbers B-5301, B-5333, B-5340, B-5341, B-5342, B-5344, B-5345, B-5346, B5461, B-5615, B-5896 or B-5942/LI; the lot numbers 10098, 10198 or 10230; and the date codes listed below. The part number, lot number and date code can be found on the main label, in one of the following combinations: Reorder Part Number 5-Digit Lot Code 3-Digit Date Code B-5301 10198 04O B-5333 10098 07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12N, 01O, 02O, 03O, 04O 10198 07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N B-5340 10198 07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12N, 01O B-5341 10198 04O B-5342 10098 01O, 02O, 03O, 04O B-5344 10198 11N, 12N, 01O, 02O B-5345 10198 08N, 09N, 03O B-5346 10098 01O, 02O, 03O, 04O B-5346 10098 01O, 02O, 03O, 04O 10198 08N, 09N, 10N B-5461 10230 01N, 02N, 03N, 04N, 05N, 06N, 07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12N B-5615 10198 10N, 11N, 12N, 01O, 02O B-5896 10198 02O B-5933 10230 01N, 02N, 03N, 04N, 05N, 06N, 07N, 08N, 09N B-5942/LI 10198 03O, 040, 05O
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 10,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 05204
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