Gateway Recalls 14,000 Batteries

On June 20, 2007, Gateway has announced a voluntary recall of 14,000 batteries because due to fire hazzard. While these batteries may be great treasures to your laptop they'll destroy anything valuable inside a fire, that includes your precious laptopl.

In order to prevent any dangers Gateway has decided to replace all the 14,000 lithium-ion battery packs.

Gateway urges customers to inspect their laptop battery to see if it checks out. If the pack is labeled by part numbers: 6500760 or 6500761 with "made by SMP" on underside of the battery pack, you've got yourself a potential live one. Stop using the battery immediately and contact Gateway to receive a free replacement battery.

Check your laptop today, if it was purchased between May- August 2003 it could very well need a replacement.