Hewlett-Packard Co., the Palo Alto-based computer company, issued a voluntary recall of the lithium-ion batteries used in certain HP and Compaq notebook computers on May 21.

The recall is prompted by reports of batteries overheating, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Since their earlier recall in May, 38 additional reports of batteries overheating and rupturing have been made, 11 of which resulted in minor personal injury and 31 of which resulted in minor property damages.

The models included in the recall are listed in the announcement. Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from their notebooks and contact HP to ascertain whether or not their battery is included in the recall (even if the battery has already been checked due to the prior recall). If qualified, consumers will receive a fee replacement battery.

If you have been injured by an exploding laptop battery or any other defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.