CPSC, Computer Distributors Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers
CPSC recall 02037. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly catch fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these rechargeable batteries immediately and call (877) 475-3425 to order a free replacement battery.
CPSC recall 02037 has the recall date 13 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Bizcom Electronics. The recall has about 13,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firms have received two reports of minor property damage from the batteries overheating, smoking or catching fire in notebook computers sold to consumers. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 13,000 |
| Description | The recalled batteries were sold individually and with notebook computers under the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers ARM TS30W2 and N38W2 ChemUSA ChemBook 3015E HyperData MediaGo 2320 Jetta Jetbook 9120 MPC MPC Nomand 1500 PC-Club ENP-325W2 Sceptre Soundx 6600 and 6900 Systemax SW-14, SW-15 and Ultra TTX 9200 "RECHARGEABLE BATTERY" is printed on the top of the batteries. A label on the side of the recalled battery contains two sets of numbers. The first set must be "00." The second set must be either "99" or a number less than 52. Also, the letter "P" must be printed at the end of the first line on the label. "MADE IN JAPAN" also is written on the label. |
| Product | Batteries for Notebook Computers, About 13,000, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Bizcom Electronics Inc.,Sceptre Technologies Inc. and Systemax Inc. sold these notebook computers (and individual batteries) nationwide, primarily by mail order, and on their web sites, from October 1999 through October 2001, for between $1,800 and $2,500. |
| Distributor | Bizcom Electronics Inc; Sceptre Technologies Inc; Systemax Inc |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Bizcom Electronics
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02037The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02037. https://recallregister.com/product/2039-cpsc-computer-distributors-announce-recall-of-batteries-for-notebook-c/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02037 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firms have received two reports of minor property damage from the batteries overheating, smoking or catching fire in notebook computers sold to consumers. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bizcom Electronics Inc.,Sceptre Technologies Inc. and Systemax Inc. sold these notebook computers (and individual batteries) nationwide, primarily by mail order, and on their web sites, from October 1999 through October 2001, for between $1,800 and $2,500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02037?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 13,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan