Hi-Capacity® rechargeable notebook computer batteries
CPSC Recall #05-204 — June 21, 2005
Product
Hi-Capacity® rechargeable notebook computer batteries
Description
The recalled lithium ion, Hi-Capacity® brand rechargeable batteries are used with various well-known, brand-name notebook computers. The recalled batteries include those with part numbers B-5301, B-5333, B-5340, B-5341, B-5342, B-5344, B-5345, B-5346, B5461, B-5615, B-5896 or B-5942/LI; the lot numbers 10098, 10198 or 10230; and the date codes listed below. The part number, lot number and date code can be found on the main label, in one of the following combinations:Reorder Part Number5 Digit Lot Code3 Digit Date CodeB-53011019804OB-53331009807N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12N, 01O, 02O, 03O, 04O1019807N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11NB-53401019807N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12N, 01OB-53411019804OB-53421009801O, 02O, 03O, 04OB-53441019811N, 12N, 01O, 02OB-53451019808N, 09N, 03OB-53461009801O, 02O, 03O, 04OB-53461009801O, 02O, 03O, 04O1019808N, 09N, 10NB-54611023001N, 02N, 03N, 04N, 05N, 06N, 07N, 08N, 09N, 10N, 11N, 12NB-56151019810N, 11N, 12N, 01O, 02OB-58961019802OB-59331023001N, 02N, 03N, 04N, 05N, 06N, 07N, 08N, 09NB-5942/LI1019803O, 040, 05O
Hazard
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Battery-Biz® has received six reports of batteries overheating and melting.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Battery-Biz® to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. After removing the recalled battery for their notebook computer, consumers can continue to use it with the AC power adapter until a replacement battery arrives.
Units Affected
About 10,000
Sold At
Various national and regional resellers, retail stores and online stores from January 2004 through May 2005 for between $70 and $199.
Importer
Battery-Biz® Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Manufactured In
China, Korea and Taiwan