CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs

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

Recall #: 01022
Affected scope: About 55,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled battery packs were sold with Compaq's Armada E500 and V300 notebook computer….

CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 27, 2000. Reason: These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact Compaq to learn h…. Verify recall #01022 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat, release smoke and possibly catch fire..

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agency class: October 27, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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 for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact Compaq to learn how to discharge them and return them. Consumers with the recalled batteries will receive two free battery packs for each recalled battery pack they return.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01022
Date reported	October 27, 2000
Date initiated	October 27, 2000
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 55,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using these battery packs and contact Compaq to learn how to discharge them and return them. Co…

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

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 27, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01022.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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