Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16126 · announced March 21, 2016 · Panasonic Corporation Of · 387 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.