The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·01022·Announced 2000-10-27

Compaq Armada Notebook Computer Battery Packs Recalled for Fire Risk

Compaq is recalling Armada notebook computer battery packs that can short circuit, overheat, and catch fire. Consumers should stop using them and contact Compaq for a replacement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/overheating) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Compaq Computer Corp. is recalling battery packs used with Compaq Armada E500 and V300 notebook computers. The recall involves approximately 55,000 units sold worldwide from June 2000 through July 2000. The battery packs can be identified by a white label with date code TCGK and serial numbers 00001 to 10500, 20001 to 21800, or 40001 to 83100, or date code TCHK and serial numbers 40001 to 44700.

The recalled battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke, and possibly catch fire. Compaq has received one report of a battery pack overheating and damaging the notebook computer, but no injuries were reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact Compaq to learn how to discharge and return them. Consumers will receive two free battery packs for each recalled battery pack returned.

The recalled product

Product
Battery packs used with Compaq Armada notebook computers
Manufacturer
Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
55,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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