HP Chromebook 11 sales halted as Google investigates heating complaints

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By Associated Press | Updated: 14 November 2013 10:18 IST
Google and Hewlett-Packard are halting sales of their recently released Chromebook 11 computer after some users reported the device's charger has been overheating.

The precautionary measure announced Wednesday comes slightly more than a month after Google Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. unveiled the Chromebook 11 as a more affordable alternative to laptop computers with similar features. The Chromebook has a display screen that measures 11.6 inches (29.5 centimeters) diagonally and sells for $279.

(Also see: HP Chromebook 11 review)

Google says it is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on how to fix the overheating issue with the Chromebook's charger.

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For now, Google is advising people who already bought the Chromebook 11 to use other USB chargers that fit the computer. The Chromebook 11 can also be re-charged with power cords that work with many mobile devices.

 
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