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Recall 02037 — Batteries for Notebook Computers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2001-11-13

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02037
Date of alert
2001-11-13
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recalled batteries were sold individually and with notebook computers under the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers ARM TS30W2 and N38W2 ChemUSA ChemBook 3015E HyperData MediaGo 2320 Jetta Jetbook 9120 MPC MPC Nomand 1500 PC-Club ENP-325W2 Sceptre Soundx 6600 and 6900 Systemax SW-14, SW-15 and Ultra TTX 9200 "RECHARGEABLE BATTERY" is printed on the top of the batteries. A label on the side of the recalled battery contains two sets of numbers. The first set must be "00." The second set must be either "99" or a number less than 52. Also, the letter "P" must be printed at the end of the first line on the label. "MADE IN JAPAN" also is written on the label. Hazards: These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly catch fire.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Computer-Distributors-Announce-Recall-of-

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