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# HP Inc. recalls lithium-ion batteries in notebook computers due to fire hazard

Canonical ID: `ec9630a5-2ac7-491a-9fa1-32f323f36b8c`

- **Occurred:** 2017-01-18
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [HP Inc.](/companies/hp-inc.md) (id: `ef9de1d0-ba26-491d-a453-950c417d5b29`)

HP Inc. Canada recalled third-party lithium-ion batteries used in HP notebook computers and mobile workstations due to fire hazard. HP had received reports of batteries overheating and at least one incident where a laptop caught fire. The recall was part of a series of battery recalls by HP affecting over 100,000 units.

## Sources (1)

1. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/updated-recall-hp-inc-canada-recalls-third-party-lithium-ion-batteries-notebook

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-08 · agent:depth

## Common questions

### What happened in HP Inc. recalls lithium-ion batteries in notebook computers due to fire hazard?

HP Inc. Canada recalled third-party lithium-ion batteries used in HP notebook computers and mobile workstations due to fire hazard. HP had received reports of batteries overheating and at least one incident where a laptop caught fire. The recall was part of a series of battery recalls by HP affecting over 100,000 units.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on January 18, 2017 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in HP Inc. recalls lithium-ion batteries in notebook computers due to fire hazard?

The incident is recorded as involving HP Inc. on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to HP Inc. recalls lithium-ion batteries in notebook computers due to fire hazard?

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### What is the current status of HP Inc. recalls lithium-ion batteries in notebook computers due to fire hazard?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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