CPSC Recall in 2013: Google and HP Recall HP Chromebook 11 Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Charger Can Overheat and Melt

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2013.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-061

Date: December 17, 2013

Product Name: HP Chromebook 11 power supply/charger

Recall Description:

Recalled chargers were sold with HP Chromebook 11 laptop computers. Google has received reports of chargers overheating and melting during use

Hazard Description:

The computer's charger can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 145,000 units

Incidents:

Google has received nine reports of chargers overheating and melting during use. There is one report of a small burn to a consumer and one report of minor property damage to a pillow from an overheating charger.

Sold At:

Best Buy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, bestbuy.com, Google Play at play.google.com, and HP Shopping at shopping.hp.com from October 2013 through November 2013 and included with the Chromebook 11 which sold for about $280.

Manufactured In:

China