Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

Active Recall Announced April 25, 2007 CPSC #07167

Quick answer

Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires is CPSC recall #07167, announced on April 25, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Only lithium-ion batteries with the following part numbers and battery week codes and used in the following Acer notebook models, are included in the recall: Acer Notebook System Series Beginning with: Acer Battery Pack No. (Part of Barcode) Battery Pack Serial Week Code Range (Part of Barcode) Battery Week Code Range (in front of Barcode) Battery Week Code Range on Red Sticker TravelMate 321x BT00604001 0521-0545 Aspire 980x BT00804016 63V, 63W, 63X, 63Y TravelMate 242x, TravelMate 330x Aspire 556x BT00604005 601-626 TravelMate 561x Aspire 930x, Aspire 941x BT00807010 614-630 TravelMate C20x BT00604002 5BR-5BZ; 5C1-5C9; 5CA-5CZ; 611-619; 621-629; 62A TravelMate 422x, TravelMate 467x Aspire 560x, Aspire 567x BT00804011 0551-0626 TravelMate 320x BTT4807001 418-552 The remedy is consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact acer to receive a free replacement battery. consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the ac adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.. Affected brands: Acer Inc., Sony Energy Devices Corp., Acer America Corporation.

Hazard

Only lithium-ion batteries with the following part numbers and battery week codes and used in the following Acer notebook models, are included in the recall: Acer Notebook System Series Beginning with: Acer Battery Pack No. (Part of Barcode) Battery Pack Serial Week Code Range (Part of Barcode) Battery Week Code Range (in front of Barcode) Battery Week Code Range on Red Sticker TravelMate 321x BT00604001 0521-0545 Aspire 980x BT00804016 63V, 63W, 63X, 63Y TravelMate 242x, TravelMate 330x Aspire 556x BT00604005 601-626 TravelMate 561x Aspire 930x, Aspire 941x BT00807010 614-630 TravelMate C20x BT00604002 5BR-5BZ; 5C1-5C9; 5CA-5CZ; 611-619; 621-629; 62A TravelMate 422x, TravelMate 467x Aspire 560x, Aspire 567x BT00804011 0551-0626 TravelMate 320x BTT4807001 418-552

Affected products

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Acer notebook computers

Recalled brands

Acer Inc., Sony Energy Devices Corp., Acer America Corporation

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Acer to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.

Recall date

April 25, 2007

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07167?

CPSC recall #07167 covers Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 25, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Only lithium-ion batteries with the following part numbers and battery week codes and used in the following Acer notebook models, are included in the recall: Acer Notebook System Series Beginning with: Acer Battery Pack No. (Part of Barcode) Battery Pack Serial Week Code Range (Part of Barcode) Battery Week Code Range (in front of Barcode) Battery Week Code Range on Red Sticker TravelMate 321x BT00604001 0521-0545 Aspire 980x BT00804016 63V, 63W, 63X, 63Y TravelMate 242x, TravelMate 330x Aspire 556x BT00604005 601-626 TravelMate 561x Aspire 930x, Aspire 941x BT00807010 614-630 TravelMate C20x BT00604002 5BR-5BZ; 5C1-5C9; 5CA-5CZ; 611-619; 621-629; 62A TravelMate 422x, TravelMate 467x Aspire 560x, Aspire 567x BT00804011 0551-0626 TravelMate 320x BTT4807001 418-552

What is the remedy for recall #07167?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07167 is consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact acer to receive a free replacement battery. consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the ac adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Acer-America-Corporation-Recalls-Notebook-Computer-Batteries-Due-to-Previous-Fires. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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