04.115.2007 - Acer recalls approximately 27,000 notebook batteries due to previous fires

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Acer America Corporation, today announced a voluntary program for the replacement of certain notebook computer lithium-ion batteries containing Sony-made cells. Consumers should only use the notebook computer using AC power until a replacement battery pack is received. The notebooks possibly containing the recalled batteries are the TravelMate 242x, 320x, 321x, 330x, 422x, 467x, 561x, C20x Series, and the Aspire 556x, 560x, 567x, 930x, 941x, 980x Series. Acer Recall Hotline: (800) 503-2330 - View Additional Information - Visit Acer Inc.