Expanded recall of batteries for HP and Compaq notebooks

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards

This recall supplements an existing recall, announced in June 2016. (see here for the 2016 Australian recall)

CPSC announcement of this recall, in conjunction with Canada and Mexico

Information from HP about this recall, HP Notebook Computer Battery Safety Recall and Replacement Program

 

Selected media coverage

IT Brief Australia, HP expands global battery recall due to fire and burn hazards

C|Net, HP recalls more than 100,000 batteries for possible overheating

PC Gamer, HP adds another 101,000 laptops to battery recall

engadget, HP recalls 101,000 laptop batteries due to fire concerns

USA Today, This again: lithium-ion batteries behind HP recall