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Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook Computers

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: October 30, 2008 Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide))
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan
Reason for Recall:
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer, and contact their computer manufacturer to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or an authorized reseller.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full Description:

The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models: Computer Manufacturer Units Notebook Model Battery Model Hewlett-Packard About 32,000 HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000 Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400 HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230, nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600 Recalled batteries will have a bar code label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC Toshiba About 3,000 Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, M30X/M35X, M50/M55 Tecra: A3, A5, S2 n/a Dell About 150 Latitude: 110L Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160 OU091 The battery model is located on the battery's label.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide))

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 09035