Recalls / 2016-03-21
Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
16126 · Recalled 2016-03-21 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Panasonic six-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs sold in Panasonic CF-S10 Series laptop computers. "Panasonic" and "CF-S10" are on the surface of the laptop on the left side below the keyboard. Battery packs with the following model numbers and production lot numbers are being recalled: Model Numbers Lot Numbers CF-VZSU61U BAW, BBX, BC, C1, C2 CF-VZSU61R The model number and lot number are located on the battery pack nameplate.
Hazards
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
Reported injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the laptop computer with the recalled battery, power off the device, remove the battery pack and contact Panasonic for a free replacement battery pack.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs | About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Importer
- Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
- Made in
- Japan
- Sold at
- Panasonic dealers, 000 for the laptop.
Consumer contact
Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 anytime or visit www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 16126. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.