HP Notebook Computer Batteries – Potential Overheating (2005)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Battery Packs
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Battery Packs. The hazard is: An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers (see list below). The recalled battery packs are a subset of those manufactured March 2004 through September 2004, and will have a bar code label starting with GC, IA, L0 or L1. Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Notebook Models that may contain a recalled battery pack HP Pavilion HP Compaq Compaq Presario Compaq Evo dx4000 dx5000 zd8100 ze4100 ze4100/xt1xx 4200 ze4200 ze4300 ze4400 ze4500 ze4600 ze4700 ze4800 ze5155 ze5200 ze5300 ze5400 ze5500 ze5600 zv5000 zv5200 zx5000 zx5200 nc6000 nc8000 nw8000 nx5000 nx9005 nx9008 nx9010 nx9100 nx9105 9000 9005 1100 2100 2500 R3000 R3200 V1000 X4000 X5000 X6100 n1010v n1050v
Reported concern (CPSC)
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact HP to arrange for a free replacement battery, by visiting the Battery Replacement program Web site or by calling HP. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the notebook until a replacement battery arrives.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026