Most computer and gadget fans will remember the massive battery recalls that took place a few years ago. Most of the batteries that were recalled were due to fire hazard. Several batteries across the country actually overheated and burst into flames.

Sony and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced that another massive battery recall has been issued. In the U.S. alone about 35,000 Sony made laptop batteries have been recalled and an additional 65,000 laptop batteries have been recalled overseas. The reason for the recall is that the Lithium-ion batteries pose a potential burn hazard. According to Sony there have been 19 reports of the batteries in question overheating, 17 reports of flame/fire and 10 of the reports resulted in minor property damage.

Two users received minor burns from the fires. Notebooks using the recalled batteries include select systems form HP, Toshiba and Dell. Battery models covered in the recall include HP A0, L0, L1, and GC units. Dell battery model recalled is the OUO91. Toshiba doesn’t appear to use battery model numbers. See the individual manufacturers for more information on the recall.

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