70K More HP notebook batteries recalled

[MikeRepairs]

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recall of Lithium-Ion notebook batteries in nine HP Pavilion models (dv2000, dv2500, dv2700, dv6000, dv6500, dv6700, dv9000, dv9500, dv9700,) nine Compaq Presario Models (A900, C700, F700, V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500, V6700,) the HP G6000 and G7000, and the HP Compaq 6720s. This time, the recall is based upon two reports of batteries overheating, rupturing, and then bursting into flames. HP replaces these batteries for free, and an exchange can be set up through the company's Battery Pack Replacement Program.

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[abe]

thanks for that i have a c700 that gets so hot i was thinking of complaining but i see i'm not the only one.

edit: ordered a replacement, thanks again

 

[usacvlr]

If a battery is running hot when it's charging then it's passing current internally in a cell or group of cells. Not good. It will pop or catch fire eventually or just burst and leak all it's juices out.