CPSC Recall in 2010: HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-240

Date: May 21, 2010

Product Name: Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers

Recall Description:

The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers. The chart below includes all notebook model numbers associated with batteries recalled to date. The computer model number is located at the top of the service label on the bottom of the notebook computer. Not all batteries matching the bar codes are being recalled.Notebook Model NumberBattery Bar Codes (^ in the code, can be any letter or number)HP Paviliondv2000, dv2500, dv2700dv6000, dv6500, dv6700dx6000, dx6500, dx670062940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^,65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^,65035^^BGV^^^^dv9000, dv9500, dv970065033^^B7U^^^^, 65033^^B7V^^^^,65033^^BGU^^^^Compaq PresarioA900C700F500, F700V3000, V3500, V3700V6000, V6500, V670062940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^,65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^,65035^^BGV^^^^HPG6000, G700062940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^,65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^,65035^^BGV^^^^HP Compaq6510b, 6515b6710b, 6710s6715b, 6715s65000^^B5V^^^^6720s67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^ 

Hazard Description:

The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 54,000 (70,000 units were previously recalled in May 2009)

Incidents:

Since the May 2009 recall, HP has received 38 additional reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured resulting in 11 instances of minor personal injury and 31 instances of minor property damage.

Sold At:

Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007 through July 2008 for between $500 and $3,000. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $100 and $160.

Manufactured In:

China