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HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled 2016-06-23. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 41,000Units

2016-06-23Recall date

YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves lithium-ion batteries containing Panasonic cells that are used in HP notebook computers. The batteries are compatible with HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion notebook computers. The black batteries measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 1 inch high. The battery bar code is printed on the back of the battery. "HP Notebook Battery" and the model number are printed on the battery. The batteries included in this recall have the following barcodes: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL and 6EBVA.
The hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Injuries: HP has received seven reports of battery packs overheating, melting or charring, including four reports of property damage of about $4,000 total.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery.

The details

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.