Gateway Inc. Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

危险说明 Hazard

• These lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. This is not an internal battery cell defect.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The recalled battery packs were shipped as the primary or spare battery pack for some Gateway 400VTX and 450ROG series notebooks, and are identified by part numbers: 6500760 or 6500761. The part number and "made by SMP" are printed on a label on the underside of the battery pack.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Gateway has received four reports of battery packs overheating, including minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Gateway to receive a replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, removing the battery pack, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.

消费者联系信息

For additional information, contact Gateway at (800) 292-6813 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT seven days a week or visit the company's Web site at www.gateway.com/battery