CPSC recall 07167 — Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

CPSC · 07167 · published 2007-04-25

CPSC campaign 07167

Hazard

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Acer to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.

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 Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.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

Acer Inc., of Taiwan (computers)

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Acer notebook computers

Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

Affected products

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