Battery recalls
From Provider Notes
Battery recalls have become more common as some notable failures have caught a lot of media attention. This page aims to summarize the laptop battery recall relevant to the University, and help you determine if you are affected. For more information on lithium ion batteries and why they fail, please visit the lithium ion batteries page.
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Apple
iBook G4/PowerBook G4 battery recall: iBooks and PowerBooks sold between October 2004 through May 2005 contained lithium ion batteries manufactured by LG that were prone to overheating, causing a fire hazard. Batteries matching serial numbers listed at the site below can be replaced by Apple at no charge to the customer.
https://depot.info.apple.com/batteryexchange/
Dell
August 15, 2006
In August of 2006, Dell recalled 4,163,495 batteries due to three confirmed incidents in which the batteries overheated and damaged both the computers and, to some extent, their surroundings. Batteries matching identification numbers at the Dell site listed below will be replaced at no charge to the consumer. Models affected:
- Latitude D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810
- Inspiron 500M, 510M, 600M, 700M, 710M, 6000, 6400, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 9400, E1505, E1705, XPS, XPS Gen2, XPS M170, XPS M1710
- Precision M20, M60, M70 and M90
If you think you may be affected, please visit the Dell page dedicated to the topic.
IBM/Lenovo
March 1, 2007
Models affected:
- ThinkPad R60 and R60e Series
- ThinkPad T60 and T60p Series
- ThinkPad Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p Series
This recall only affects the 9-cell batteries with part number FRU P/N 92P1131 If you think you may be affected, please check the Lenovo battery recall page: link
September 28, 2006
| ASM P/N | FRU P/N |
|---|---|
| 92P1072 | 92P1073 |
| 92P1088 | 92P1089 |
| 92P1142 | 92P1141 |
| 92P1170 | 92P1169 |
| 92P1174 | 93P5028 |
| 92P1173 | |
| 93P5030 |
Models affected:
- ThinkPad R51e, R52, R60, R60e
- ThinkPad T43, T43p, T60, T60p
- ThinkPad X60, X60s
Additionally, anyone who ordered or received a replacement battery for the following models may be at risk:
- ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51
- ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p
If you think you may be affected, please check the Lenovo battery recall page: link
Others
HP,October 2005
In October of 2005 Hewlett-Packard recalled 135,000 batteries on HP and Compaq laptops manufactured between March and September of 2004. In 16 reported cases, these laptops suffered an electrical short allowed the batteries to overheat and melt the casing, sometimes resulting in fire. Customers who think their computers may be affected should visit the HP page dedicated to the issue.
