HP has recalled 70,000 notebook PC batteries due to concerns about overheating and subsequent hazards. Notebooks with the affected batteries were sold between August 2007 through March 2008 and are listed by HP:
| HP Pavilion | Compaq Presario | HP | HP Compaq | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
G6000 G7000 |
6720s |
Only minor incidents due to overheating have been reported, but the company is not taking any chances. Contact HP directly if you have one of the listed notebooks for instructions on what actions should be taken.
(via Gearlog)
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