Hewlett Packard Recalls Laptop Batteries due to Potential Fire Hazard

Sarah Cool — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:30:18 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has released news of a voluntary recall of lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard laptop computers. The voluntary recall went into effect last Thursday, causing many people to turn their laptop computers upside down and look at the model number that appears on the top of the service label stuck to the bottom of the laptop. The model numbers of the batteries recalled include those with the following bar code labels:

62940^^AXV^^^^65033^^B7U^^^^
65033^^B7V^^^^
65033^^BGU^^^^65035^^B7U^^^^
65035^^B7V^^^^
65035^^BGU^^^^
65035^^BGV^^^^67059^^V8U^^^^
67059^^V8V^^^^

Already, two batteries with those bar code labels have overheated and ruptured, resulting in fires that caused property damage. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. HP has asked all users of HP Pavilion, Compaq Presario, HP, and HP Compaq to check their batteries and if needed, contact HP for a free replacement. It is estimated that as many as 70,000 computers may be affected by the recall. Many of those computers affected may have been manufactured in China and distributed via HP in Palo Alto, California. Because many were sold through hp.com and hpshopping.com, all users should check their laptop or notebook batteries. Users can visit the HP Battery Replacement Program Web site at http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. While users are waiting for replacements, they should use the AC cord without the battery while waiting for the replacement.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Sarah Cool

Fitness Balls Recalled from Gyms, Department Stores, and Sporting Goods Retailors Following Explosions

Sarah Cool — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:11:33 GMT

US News and World Report publicizes that EB Brands has recalled about 3 million fitness balls from gyms and stores in the previous weeks. Fitness balls are generally used for physical therapy and exercise. The balls are made of a soft PVC inflated with air. The balls recalled by EB were sold between May of 2000 and February of 2009, in various colors and with various logos. Each of the fitness balls was 55, 65, or 75 centimeters in diameter, and was packaged along with instructions for inflation and use. However, some of the balls have been over-inflated, leading to the balls exploding unexpectedly. After 47 of the balls unexpectedly burst while in use, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced EB’s voluntary recall. Concerns were raised about injuries following a burst ball – the sudden deflation of the ball could cause a user to fall. Of the 47 reported incidents, many resulted in bruises and fractures. If you have purchased a fitness ball with a Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, or Valeo logo prior to May 2000, call 800-624-5671 for instructions on how to safely deflate the ball. Instructions are also available online through the SunSentinel.com website.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Sarah Cool

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Hewlett Packard Recalls Laptop Batteries due to Potential Fire Hazard

Fitness Balls Recalled from Gyms, Department Stores, and Sporting Goods Retailors Following Explosions