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HP Recalls 135,000 Laptop Batteries

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the also-replacing-laps dept.

caffeine_monkey writes "AP is reporting that Hewlett Packard is recalling 135,000 notebook batteries because they occasionally overheat and melt. Affected models are HP Pavilion, Compaq Presario, HP Compaq and Compaq Evo. More details are on the HP support site. From their FAQ: Is it safe to buy HP notebooks? Absolutely. HP fully stands behind the products it makes."

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  1. now and forever by Anonymouse+Cownerd · · Score: 5, Funny
    The battery packs were sold internationally from March 2004 through May 20005 by national and regional electronics stores and on Internet sites.

    So they foresee that all future batteries until 20005 will need to be recalled?

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    http://www.rayn.net . Funny. Stuff.