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CPSC recall 01022

Battery packs used with Compaq Armada notebook computers

On 2025-12-08 the CPSC announced a recall of Battery packs used with Compaq Armada notebook computers by Compaq Computer, citing these battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number01022
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2000-10-27
Published2025-12-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyCompaq Computer
DistributionUS

Product

Battery packs used with Compaq Armada notebook computers | The recalled battery packs were sold with Compaq's Armada E500 and V300 notebook computers. Writing on the batteries include "Compaq" and "Assembled in Taiwan." The battery pack can be identified by a date code and serial number on the white label to the right of the battery connector. Date code TCGK with a serial number from 00001 to 10500, 20001 to 21800, and 40001 to 83100, or Date code TCHK with a serial number from 40001 to 44700

Reason

These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Compaq-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-Battery-Packs

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