HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09221. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled 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 HP 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.
CPSC recall 09221 has the recall date 14 May 2009. The notice names the firm Hewlett-Packard. The recall has about 70,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 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 | The firm and CPSC are aware of two reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured, resulting in flames/fire that caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 70,000 |
| Description | The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. Models that can contain a recalled battery include: HP Pavilion dv2000 dv2500 dv2700 dv6000 dv6500 dv6700 dv9000 dv9500 dv9700 dx6000 dx6500 dx6700 Compaq Presario A900 C700 F500 F700 V3000 V3500 V3700 V6000 V6500 V6700 HP G6000 G7000 HP Compaq 6720s The notebook model is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook. Batteries that can be subject to the recall will have one of the following bar code labels (^ in the code can be any letter or number): 62940^^AXV^^^^ 65033^^B7U^^^^ 65033^^B7V^^^^ 65033^^BGU^^^^ 65035^^B7U^^^^ 65035^^B7V^^^^ 65035^^BGU^^^^ 65035^^BGV^^^^ 67059^^V8U^^^^ 67059^^V8V^^^^ |
| Product | Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers, About 70,000, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for between $500 and $3000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160. |
| Importer | Hewlett-Packard Co |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 70,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Hewlett-Packard
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2012 | HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 27 May 2011 | HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
| 21 May 2010 | HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
| 27 Jun 2008 | Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard |
| 6 Jun 2006 | Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix |
| 20 Apr 2006 | HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
| 14 Oct 2005 | CPSC, Hewlett-Packard Company Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09221The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09221. https://recallregister.com/product/5316-hp-recalls-notebook-computer-batteries-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 09221 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm and CPSC are aware of two reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured, resulting in flames/fire that caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through March 2008 for between $500 and $3000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09221?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 70,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China