CPSC recall 01022 — CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs

CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs

CPSC · 01022 · published 2000-10-27

CPSC campaign 01022

Hazard

These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact Compaq to learn how to discharge them and return them. Consumers with the recalled batteries will receive two free battery packs for each recalled battery pack they return.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Battery packs used with Compaq Armada notebook computers