HP recalls faulty batteries

Darius Chang | Oct 17, 2005

In a proactive move to protect consumer interest, HP is recalling the batteries of several notebook lines due to a manufacturing fault. The following laptop models are affected:

1. HP Pavilion zv5000
2. HP Pavilion ze5000
3. HP Pavilion ze4000
4. Compaq Presario R3000
5. Compaq Presario 2100
6. Compaq Presario 2500
7. HP Compaq nc6000
8. HP Compaq nc/nw8000
9. HP Compaq nx5000
10. HP Compaq nx9000
11. HP Compaq nx9005
12. HP Compaq nx9100
13. HP Compaq nx9010

The faulty third-party batteries belong to a batch manufactured between March 2004 and September 2004. Affected users can go to HP's Web site or dial a toll-free number to register for the replacement. Either method can also be used if you are not sure whether your battery qualifies for the exchange. Faulty batteries are to be sent back to HP using the return shipping instructions which will come with the new power cells. The time required is up to 10 business days for customers outside the US for it to arrive.

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