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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 8, 2018Serious
Fujitsu Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers and Workstations
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs, power off the laptop, remove the battery and follow instructions to obtain a free replacement battery pack. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers should use the laptop by plugging in AC power only.
Who to contact: Fujitsu at 800- 835-4878 or 800-8FUJITSU from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.Fujitsu.com/us and click on Product Support at the bottom, then Notebook & Tablet PCs at the bottom, then Fujitsu Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement for more information.
The product
This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs for these Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations: CELSIUS H720, LIFEBOOK E752, E733, E743, E753, P702, P772, S710, S752, S762, T732, T734, and T902. Recalled battery pack product numbers are CP556150-03, CP579060-01 and CP629458-03. The product and serial numbers are printed on a white sticker on the battery. Serial numbers included in the recall are: Recalled Battery Pack Part and Serial Numbers Product Number (P/N) Serial Numbers The first 7 characters The last 7 characters CP556150-03 Z130119 All Z130120 000038Z - 004207Z Z130131 - Z130205 All CP579060-01 Z130129 All Z130130 All Z130131 000089Z - 000662Z Z130221 All Z130304 000045Z - 000563Z 001210Z - 001963Z 002302Z - 002847Z Z130306 000017Z - 000524Z CP629458-03 Z130301 - Z130407 All
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,800 in the U.S. and 606 in Canada
- Recall date
- February 8, 2018
- Brand
- Fujitsu Limited (Computers), Panasonic Corporation (Battery Packs), Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
- What has been reported
- Fujitsu has received one report of a battery fire in Canada.
Online at www.shopfujitsu.com from July 2012 through December 2017 for about $170 for the battery pack sold separately and between $1,100 and $2,900 for the battery packs sold with Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations.
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 Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers and Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
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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