Dec 17th 2013, 14:52, by Jacob Kastrenakes
Google and HP are recalling power chargers for the Chromebook 11 after receiving nine reports of them overheating and melting. One minor burn and one minor incident of property damage resulted from the heating issues, and owners are now being told to cease use of the charger and contact Google for a free replacement. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 145,000 units of the charger will have to be replaced. HP previously told us that for the time being, Chromebook 11 users can use "any other Underwriters Laboratories-listed micro-USB charger" in its place.
HP and Google initially halted sales of the Chromebook 11 last week, pulling it from Best Buy, Amazon, and their own websites. Though Google will be issuing...
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