Swollen battery recalls

[M1ss10n]

I'm just posting go on record that another product has battery swelling issue. I noticed the case gaping at the edge about a year ago but didn't think too much about it since I don't use it that much and just figured the clips wore out from being old. Then a few months ago the touchpad started to raise up out of the case unevenly and has gotten to the point that the right click button can't be depressed. I also attributed this to being old and wearing out. Then my left front speaker broke and makes a horrible noise when in use. This couldn't be ignored so ordered a replacement part and figured I'd replace the touchpad since I was already going to be taking it apart. That's when I discovered that the most likely cause of the gaping and touchpad protruding was a swollen battery. I opened it up and yep, swollen battery! The battery sits on part of the front speaker so it's possible that is broken from the battery swelling as well.

I then went to look up battery recalls and this laptop is not listed in the recalls. Why is that? This is not normal expected behavior of a battery. It's unsafe and is causing other damage to my laptop. Had I been made aware of the issue through a recall notice I would have known what to look for and would not have been using and unsafe, failing battery that could cause a fire for the past year. I have everything laptop I ever owned still all used the same way and none of them have swollen batteries. If you want to use cheap faulty batteries, at least make them external so they can easily be replaced and not damaged the rest of the laptop. 

[NonSequitur777]

@M1ss10n,

Welcome to our HP community forum!

Unfortunately, battery swelling is not exclusive to HP laptops. It can happen to any device that uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) or lithium-polymer (LiPo) batteries, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other electronics. Battery swelling occurs when gas is generated inside the battery due to chemical reactions, which can be caused by:

• Overcharging or charging at high temperatures
• Manufacturing defects in the battery
• Physical damage to the battery
• Excessive heat exposure over time
• Aging and normal wear of the battery

Battery swelling is a common problem across many brands, including Apple, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, and others.

What to Do If You Experience Battery Swelling:

1. Stop Using the Device: If your battery swells, it's important to stop using the device immediately to prevent further damage or the risk of fire.
2. Do Not Puncture the Battery: A swollen battery can be dangerous. Do not attempt to puncture or handle the battery directly.
3. Replace the Battery: Contact the manufacturer or an authorized service provider for a battery replacement. Many companies have safety programs in place if battery swelling becomes widespread in specific models.
4. Dispose of the Battery Properly: Do not throw a swollen battery in regular trash. It should be disposed of at a recycling center that handles electronic waste.

While battery swelling can happen to any brand, good charging habits, avoiding heat, and regular monitoring of battery health can reduce the chances of it occurring.

The battery you would likely need has part number: L29184-005 "Battery 6C 84Wh 3.64Ah LI SU06XL". You can purchased a quality SU06XL replacement battery online, such as this Amazon purchase example: https://www.amazon.com/15T-DF000-15T-DF100-L29184-005-HSTNN-DB8W-L29048-271/dp/B0BPM1GRNQ/ref=sr_1_4....

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777