I just received this email below just now stating they are replacing Laptop batteries for HP, HP Pavilion, HP Compaq, and Compaq Presario Notebook Computers.
Should I be posting this as a deal as the owner needs to check if he/she is applicable for replacement.
HP has expanded a worldwide voluntary recall and replacement program in cooperation with various government agencies. HP has added battery packs to the recall program previously expanded on May 19, 2010. One additional commercial product model series was also included in the list of products that may have been sold with affected batteries. The battery packs have the potential to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
"The affected battery packs were distributed worldwide in certain HP, HP Pavilion, HP Compaq, and Compaq Presario Notebook Computers.
HP records show that you have registered a product that may be affected. HP's primary concern is for your safety. If your original battery has not been replaced, it is important to validate your battery, even if validated previously. To reduce the likelihood that a battery pack failure will cause damage, stop using your battery pack immediately until you have determined whether your battery pack is affected.
To validate your battery, visit the HP Notebook PC Battery Pack Replacement Program website at http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement. If the validation indicates that your battery is affected, HP will provide a replacement battery pack at no cost to you.
NOTE: The validation process may show that your battery pack is not affected by this recall. Approximately 5% of the notebook PC products sold from July 2007 through July 2008 and included in the program contained battery packs that are affected.
We apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused you.
Sincerely,
Hewlett-Packard Company"