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Google and HP recall Chromebook 11 chargers

Google Inc. of Mountain View, CA and the Hewlett-Packard Company of Palo Alto, CA are voluntarily recalling about 145,000 power supplies/chargers manufactured in China and intended for use with HP’s Chromebook 11 tablet computer.

Google and HP report that the power supply/charger can overheat and melt, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Google says that it has received nine reports of chargers overheating and melting during use, as well as one report of a minor consumer injury and a separate report of minor property damage.

The recalled power supplies/chargers were sold with HP’s Chromebook 11 between October and November 2013 for about $280 at Best Buy stores nationwide, as well as through ShoppingHP.com, Play.Google.com and Amazon.com.

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Read additional details regarding the recall of about 145,000 power supplies/chargers manufactured in China and intended for use with HP’s Chromebook 11 tablet computer.

 

 

 

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