Product description

Lithuim-Ion rechargable battery packs manufactured between 1 January 2005 and 10 January 2005. The affected battery packs have a bar-code label starting with L32901551 and are for use in the HP Pavilion dv1000, ze2000, Compaq Presario V2000 and Compaq M2000 notebook computers.

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

There is a risk of cell overcharge in the battery packs. The result may be failure of the battery pack, with the cell rupturing and/or releasing gas pressure and thermal energy, melting the plastic and producing smoke and/or fire.

The hazards to consumers

Fire

What consumers should do

To determine whether you battery pack is affect either visit www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call the national phone number 13 10 74.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2006/8453 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.