The battery is one of the components that generates the most heat

HP had already begun the withdrawal of 70,000 similar batteries, but decided to extend the withdrawal after receiving additional reports of overheating, breaks down the battery and injury to users. IT managers should be aware of the details of the HP battery recall, and act to have any application to change the battery before they cause injury to users or likely to cause a fire.

The affected batteries are in Compaq and HP laptops (or purchased separately), between August 2007 and July 2008. A list of affected models and computer battery bar code can be found in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Web site.

According to remember the details at the site of the CPSC: "Consumers should immediately remove the batteries over your notebook and contact HP to determine if your battery is included in this recall (even if the battery was previously). Consumers with recalled batteries will receive a free replacement battery . After removing your battery recall laptop, consumers can use the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery. HP recommends that batteries are only available from HP or an authorized reseller HP can be used with HP laptops. "

If you are experiencing overheating or other problems with an HP Compaq or battery (or any other manufacturer for that matter) not listed on this recall, contact CPSC to file an incident report. The CPSC has the primary control agency for technology security in the United States - the task of protecting the public against unreasonable risks, serious injury or death from consumer products.

Apart from heat, one of the other problems with laptop batteries is that they eventually stop holding a charge and die. Even if you have never experienced overheating problems with the battery, if part of the withdrawal to take advantage of the replacement. You can kill two birds with one stone - preventing fires or injuries and start again with a new battery that has not had years to decay.