CPSC Recall in 2011: HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-234

Date: May 26, 2011

Product Name: Lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers

Recall Description:

The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various model series of HP and Compaq notebook computers and include batteries that consumers were informed were not included in previous recalls. 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, dv2700, dv6000, dv6500,dv6700,dx6000, dx6500, dx670062940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^dv9000, dv9500, dv970065033^^B7U^^^^, 65033^^B7V^^^^, 65033^^BGU^^^^, 65033^^BGV^^^^Compaq PresarioA900C700F500, F700V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500, V670062940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^HPG6000, G700062940^^AXV^^^^, 65035^^B7U^^^^, 65035^^B7V^^^^, 65035^^BGU^^^^, 65035^^BGV^^^^HP Compaq6510b, 6515b, 6710b, 6710s, 6715b, 6715s65000^^B5V^^^^6520s67150^^AXU^^^^, 67150^^AXV^^^^6720s67059^^V8U^^^^, 67059^^V8V^^^^ 

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 162,600 additional batteries (54,000 and 70,000 batteries were previously recalled in May 2010 and May 2009, respectively)

Incidents:

Since the May 2010 recall expansion, HP has received 40 additional reports of batteries that overheated and ruptured, resulting in seven burn injuries, one smoke inhalation injury, and 36 instances of property damage.

Sold At:

Computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from July 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