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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 24, 2015Serious
Fujitsu America Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 300 (in addition, about 5 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- September 24, 2015
- Brand
- Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- 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.
CP556150-1CP556150-2
Online at www.shopfujitsu.com and other Web retailers from August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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