Monday, January 14, 2008

Notebook PC explosion: battery manufacturer dropped safety tests

The manufacturer of a notebook PC battery that was seen exploding in dramatic TV footage apparently skipped safety tests when it tested newer battery models.

Video of the notebook PC exploding in flames shocked viewers and drove down the share prices of its manufacturer, LG Electronics, and battery maker, LG Chem.

According to the most recently published LG Chem safety specifications seen by Texyt.com, the company no longer carries out three safety tests that were designed to ensure batteries could survive physical damage without exploding. The company also reduced the severity of a test that is intended to check battery safety when overheated.

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