CPSC Recall in 2019: HP Expands Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2019.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-079

Date: March 12, 2019

Product Name: Lithium-ion batteries for HP commercial notebook computers and mobile workstations

Recall Description:

The recall expansion involves lithium-ion batteries for HP commercial notebook computers and mobile workstations were sold to businesses and other organizations. The batteries were shipped with or sold as accessories for HP ProBooks (64x G2 and G3 series, 65x G2 and G3 series, 4xx G4 series), HPx360 (310 G2), HP Pavilion x360 11inch Notebook PC, HP 11 Notebook PC, HP ZBook (17 G3, and Studio G3) mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold as accessories or replacement batteries for the HP ZBook Studio G4 mobile workstation, HP ProBook 4xx G5 series, HP ENVY 15, HP Mobile Thin Clients (mt21, mt22, and mt31), or for any of the products listed above.

Hazard Description:

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 78,500 (In addition 50,000 were previously recalled in the U.S. in January 2018.)

Incidents:

HP has received eight new reports of battery packs in the U.S. overheating, melting, or charring, including one report of minor injury and two reports of property damage totaling $1,100.

Sold At:

HP and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com. The batteries were shipped in notebook computers and mobile workstations sold from December 2015 through April 2018 for between $300 and $4,000 and were also sold separately between December 2015 and December 2018 for between $50 and $90.

Manufactured In:

China