HP recalls 15,000 batteries
Hewlett Packard is recalling 15,000 laptop batteries because of a danger that they could overheat.
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The batteries were distributed in China and used in HP Pavilion, Compaq Presario and HP Compaq models. According to the Chinese government, in extreme conditions they can overheat and pose a serious fire hazard. HP will be offering free battery replacements to any laptops manufactured between late 2007 and early 2008.