PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 09035. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 09035 has the recall date 30 Oct 2008. The notice names the firm Sony Energy Devices. The recall has about 35,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 35,000 |
| Description | The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models: Computer Manufacturer Units Notebook Model Battery Model Hewlett-Packard About 32,000 HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000 Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400 HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230, nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600 Recalled batteries will have a bar code label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC Toshiba About 3,000 Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, M30X/M35X, M50/M55 Tecra: A3, A5, S2 n/a Dell About 150 Latitude: 110L Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160 OU091 The battery model is located on the battery's label. |
| Product | Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell Notebook Computers, About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide), Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Office supply stores, discount retailers, and various specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2008 for between $100 and $250. |
| Manufacturer | Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 35,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Sony Energy Devices
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2006 | Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
| 24 Aug 2006 | Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 15 Aug 2006 | Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09035The 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 09035. https://recallregister.com/product/4997-pc-notebook-computer-batteries-recalled-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09035 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Office supply stores, discount retailers, and various specialty retailers nationwide from September 2007 through October 2008 for between $100 and $250.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09035?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 35,000 batteries (an additional 65,000 batteries were sold worldwide)
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan