CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs
This recall was issued October 27, 2000.
- Posted
- October 27, 2000
- Recall Number
- 01022
- Quantity
- About 55,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & Injuries
Compaq has received one report of a battery pack overheating, and damaging the notebook computer. No injuries were reported.