Hewlett-Packard has extended a global recall of lithium ion batteries in a few HP and Compaq notebooks to take in an added 54,000 units.

The batteries, which are made in China, can overheat, posing a threat of causing a fire and burn hazard to customers.

HP initially recalled 70,000 batteries in May 2009, after two different reports of batteries that overheated and broke down, which resulted in flames/fire that caused slight property harm however no injuries.

As per the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, since then, HP has got 38 added reports of batteries that overheated and broke down, which resulted in 11 cases of small injury and 31 cases of minor property harm.

The recall puts its impact on models that were manufactured between August 2007 and March 2008 and vended at computer and electronics stores countrywide, plus online at hp. com and hpshopping. com.

To lessen the probability of troubles, HP suggests customers stop using their battery pack right away until they have made sure whether it's among the affected ones by the recall.

For extra information, you can visit the HP Battery Replacement Program Web site or call 888-202-4320 between 5 a. m. and 5 p. m. PDT from Monday through Friday.