Sony Notebook Battery Recall

✨ Plain-English Summary

Sony lithium-ion batteries used in certain Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba, and Dell laptop computers can overheat and catch fire. If you own one of the affected models, you should stop using the battery immediately to prevent fire and burn injuries. (Estimated repair/replacement value: $50-100 if not covered by recall program)

Source & Verification

This page summarizes the official notice and keeps key facts easy to verify.

Official source

CPSC

Announced by source

October 30, 2008

Last reviewed by RecallRadar

March 4, 2026

What You Should Do

1. 1Remove the recalled battery from your notebook computer right away
2. 2Check if your laptop model and battery bar code match the recall list (look for bar codes starting with A0, L0, L1, or GC)
3. 3Contact your computer manufacturer for a free replacement battery
4. 4Use only the AC adapter to power your laptop until the replacement battery arrives

What's Being Recalled

Quoted source excerpt from the official notice.

The recalled batteries were included with, and sold separately for use in, the following notebook computer models: Computer Manufacturer Units Notebook Model Battery Model Hewlett-Packard About 32,000 HP Pavilion: dv1000, dv8000 and zd8000 Compaq Presario: v2000 and v2400 HP Compaq: nc6110, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230, nx4800, nx4820, nx6110, nx6120, nx9600 Recalled batteries will have a bar code label starting with A0, L0, L1 or GC Toshiba About 3,000 Satellite: A70/A75, P30/P5, M30X/M35X, M50/M55 Tecra: A3, A5, S2 n/a Dell About 150 Latitude: 110L Inspiron: 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160 OU091 The battery model is located on the battery's label. Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer, and contact their computer manufacturer to determine if their battery is included in the recall and to request a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled battery from their notebook computer, consumers may use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or an authorized reseller.

Who's Affected

Specific models and identifiers listed in the source notice:

Technical model codes are manufacturer identifiers. Match both the product name and model code from your device settings, label, or packaging.

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