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Product recall · CPSCMarch 21, 2016Serious
Panasonic Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
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 laptop computer with the recalled battery, power off the device, remove the battery pack and contact Panasonic for a free replacement battery pack.
Who to contact: Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 anytime or visit www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- March 21, 2016
- Brand
- Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
CF-VZSU61U
Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.
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: “Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs 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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