If you own or know somebody who owns a newer model (2007 and later) Hewlett Packard laptop, you may want to pay attention to a recall that the computer manufactuer has recently issued. Hewlett Packard is attempting to recall approximately 70,000 batteries that are contained in some of their notebook computers - such batteries would appear in notebooks sold between the dates of Aug 2007 and Mar 2008.

It’s important to note this recall because their have been several reports that they had overheated and caused small fires which resulted in low scale property damages. Luckily, there were no injuries caused by the fires. HP admits that the batteries can be a fire hazard, and so it is important to check your HP model and see if it corresponds which the models being recalled

Those who are effected by the recall will be provided with a replacement battery at no cost.