Recalls / 2006-10-23

Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

07011 · Recalled 2006-10-23 · CPSC page

Fujitsu Notebook Computer with Recalled Battery

Description

These lithium-ion batteries were sold with, or sold separately to be used with, the following notebook computer models: Computer Manufacturer Computer Model Battery Model Fujitsu LifeBook: P1510, P1510D, P7120, P7120D, S7020, S7020D, C1320D, Q2010, T4210 CP229720-01, CP229725-01, CP234003-01, CP234019-01, CP255100-01, CP255108-01, CP267910-01, CP267915-01, CP283030-01, CP293420-01 Gateway Gateway: CX200, CX210, E100M, M250, M255, M280, M285, M465, M685, MP8708, NX260, NX510, NX560, NX860, NX100, MX1025, MX6918b, and MX1020j 916C4610F, 916C4720F, 916C4730F, 916C5010F, W230 Sony Sony VAIO: VGN-FE550G, VGN-FE570G, VGN-T240P, VGN-T250, VGN-T250P, VGN-T260P, VGN-T270P, VGN-T340P, VGN-T350, VGN-T350P, VGN-T360P, VGN-T370P VGP-BPS3A, VGP-BPS2B Toshiba Portege: M300, M400/M405, S100/S105 Qosmio: G35 Satellite: R10/R15 Tecra: A2, M3, M4, M5, M6, and S3 PA3191U-4BRS, PA3356U-2BRS, PA3475U-1BRS, PA3191U-5BRS, PA3356U-3BRS, PA3476U-1BRS The battery model can be found on the battery's label.

Hazards

These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

There have been 16 reports of notebook computer batteries overheating, causing minor property damage and two minor burns. All of these reported incidents and injuries have been associated with earlier recalls of notebook computer batteries containing these Sony cells. There have been no incidents involving batteries sold by the notebook manufacturers participating in this announcement.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the affected batteries from notebook computers until they contact their computer manufacturer and receive further instructions. Batteries covered by this program will be replaced free of charge. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or from an authorized reseller.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Gateway Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., and Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. notebook computers		About 340,000 batteries (an additional 3,080,000 battery packs were sold worldwide)

Parties

Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp.
Made in: Japan, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
Sold at: Directly by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Gateway Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., $3000, the batteries were also sold separately for, $200, during the following dates: Fujitsu -

Consumer contact

Customers should contact the manufacturer of their notebook computer to determine if their battery is covered by this program and to request a replacement battery. The contact information for the participating manufacturers is:- Fujitsu - (800) 8FUJITSU or www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/battery- Gateway - (800) 292-6813 or www.gateway.com/battery- Sony - (888) 476-6972 or http://esupport.sony.com/battery- Toshiba - (800) 457-7777 or www.bxinfo.toshiba.com

More images

Recalled Fujitsu Notebook Computer Battery

Gateway Notebook Computer with Recalled Battery

Recalled Gateway Notebook Computerd Battery

Sony Notebook Computer with Recalled Battery

Toshiba Notebook Computer with Recalled Battery

Recalled Toshiba Notebook Computer Battery

Source: CPSC recall 07011. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.