HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 16202. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery.
CPSC recall 16202 has the recall date 23 Jun 2016. The notice names the firm HP Inc. The recall has about 41,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Batteries and Chargers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | HP has received seven reports of battery packs overheating, melting or charring, including four reports of property damage of about $4,000 total. |
|---|---|
| Units | 41,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves lithium-ion batteries containing Panasonic cells that are used in HP notebook computers. The batteries are compatible with HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion notebook computers. The black batteries measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 1 inch high. The battery bar code is printed on the back of the battery. "HP Notebook Battery" and the model number are printed on the battery. The batteries included in this recall have the following barcodes: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL and 6EBVA. |
| Product | HP lithium-ion batteries, About 41,000 (In addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada and about 4,500 were sold in Mexico), Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Staples and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com from March 2013 through August 2015. The batteries were sold with notebook computers for between $300 and $1,700. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90. |
| Importer | HP Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 41,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name HP Inc
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2019 | HP Expands Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 4 Jan 2018 | HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 24 Jan 2017 | HP Expands Recall of Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16202The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16202. https://recallregister.com/product/7777-hp-recalls-batteries-for-hp-and-compaq-notebook-computers-due-to-fire/. 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 16202 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
HP has received seven reports of battery packs overheating, melting or charring, including four reports of property damage of about $4,000 total.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Staples and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com from March 2013 through August 2015. The batteries were sold with notebook computers for between $300 and $1,700. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16202?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16202?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 41,000 (In addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada and about 4,500 were sold in Mexico)