HP Recalls 135,000 Notebook PC Batteries Worldwide

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hewlett-Packard Co., has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 135,000 battery packs worldwide. According to a prepared press release, an internal short may cause the battery cells to overheat and melt, or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products immediately, unless otherwise instructed. HP says it has received 16 reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported, although four cases of minor property damage were reported.


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Ouch, that must be costly! I how many they actually end up getting back ;)
 

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