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HP, Toshiba, Dell Laptop Batteries Recalled

October 30, 2008   
About 35,000 lithium ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell laptop computers are being recalled because they can overheat. Another 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide and are not affected by the U.S. recall.

There have been 19 reports of the batteries overheating, including 17 reports of flames/fire (10 resulting in minor property damage). Two consumers experienced minor burns.

The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models:

The battery model is located on the battery's label.

Computers with the recalled batteries, made in Japan, were sold directly by Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell, through computer and electronics stores nationwide, and through various Web retailers for between $700 and $3000. The batteries were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.

• Hewlett-Packard ' sold from December 2004 through June 2006



• Toshiba ' sold from April 2005 to October 2005



• Dell ' shipped between November 2004 and November 2005

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.

Consumer Contacts: For additional information, consumers should contact the manufacturer of their notebook computer:

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The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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