CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Hewlett-Packard Company Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-007

Date: October 13, 2005

Product Name: HP and Compaq Notebook Computer Battery Packs

Recall Description:

The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers (see list below). The recalled battery packs are a subset of those manufactured March 2004 through September 2004 and will have a bar code label starting with GC, IA, L0 or L1.Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Notebook Models that may contain a recalled battery packHP PavilionHP CompaqCompaq PresarioCompaq Evodx4000dx5000zd8100ze4100ze4100/xt1xx4200ze4200ze4300ze4400ze4500ze4600ze4700ze4800ze5155ze5200ze5300ze5400ze5500ze5600zv5000zv5200zx5000zx5200nc6000nc8000nw8000nx5000nx9005nx9008nx9010nx9100nx910590009005110021002500R3000R3200V1000X4000X5000X6100n1010vn1050v

Hazard Description:

An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 135,000 battery packs worldwide, including about 85,000 in the U.S.

Incidents:

HP has received 16 reports of batteries overheating, including four in the U.S. No injuries have been reported. Four cases of minor property damage were reported, including one in the U.S.

Sold At:

National and regional computer and electronics stores, online stores, hp.com and hpshopping.com from March 2004 through May 2005 for between $1,000 and $3,000. The battery packs also were sold separately for between $100 and $130.

Manufactured In:

Battery packs manufactured in China and Taiwan