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Recalls / 2015-09-24

Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

15249 · Recalled 2015-09-24 · CPSC page

Recalled notebook computer battery pack
Recalled notebook computer battery pack

Description

This recall involves Fujitsu lithium ion battery packs sold or provided as replacement battery packs for the following Fujitsu notebook computers: Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the white battery label. The notebook computer's model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook.

Hazards

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Fujitsu has received three reports of the battery packs catching fire, including two in Japan and one in China and causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off their Fujitsu notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their Fujitsu notebook computer without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.

Products

NameModelUnits
Fujitsu notebook computer battery packsAbout 300 (in addition, about 5 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Made in
Japan
Sold at
Online at www.shopfujitsu.com, other Web retailers

Consumer contact

Fujitsu at 800-838-5487 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.fujitsu.com/us and click on "Important Announcement: Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement" for more information.

More images

The model number is located on the white battery label
The model number is located on the white battery label
The serial number is located on the white battery label
The serial number is located on the white battery label
LIFEBOOK S752 notebook computer
LIFEBOOK S752 notebook computer

Source: CPSC recall 15249. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.