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Fire / OverheatingDecember 17, 2013CPSC #14061

Google and HP Recall HP Chromebook 11 Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Charger Can Overheat and Melt

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
145,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves chargers that were sold with the HP Chromebook 11. The charger is black with outlet pins, measures 1¾ inches by ¾ inches, and has a 6-foot long cord with a micro-USB connector on the end. The model number of the charger is MU15-N1052-A00S, which is stamped on the face of the battery charger that has the outlet pins.

Hazard

The computer's charger can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries

Google has received nine reports of chargers overheating and melting during use. There is one report of a small burn to a consumer and one report of minor property damage to a pillow from an overheating charger.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Best Buy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, bestbuy.com, Google Play at play.google.com, and HP Shopping at shopping.hp.com from October 2013 through November 2013 and included with the Chromebook 11 which sold for about $280.

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HP Chromebook 11 chargerHP Chromebook 11 charger
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