CPSC recall 10-744, announced July 1, 2010, covers Tekkeon External laptop battery (about 500 units). The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. Recall contact: call (888) 787-5888, or go to www.tekkeon.com/recall.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back.
Which products are included?
The myPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery is a universal rechargeable battery used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players and other portable devices. It is black with "Tekkeon" printed on the front. The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
a label on the back
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2009 through December 2009
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $180
Why it was recalled
The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Tekkeon has received one report of an overheating battery that resulted in minor damage to nearby furnishings. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Tekkeon for a free replacement battery. The company is contacting all known purchasers.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 787-5888, or go to www.tekkeon.com/recall.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tekkeon
- Manufacturer
- Tekkeon Inc. of Tustin, Calif.
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 10-744
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $180.
External laptop battery
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 500 units: the 106th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Tekkeon toll-free at (888) 787-5888, or visit the firm's website at http://www.tekkeon.com/recall
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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