CPSCRecalled Mar 21, 2016 · #16126
Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs
- Type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- VZSU61U, C1, C2, VZSU61R
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.
- Made in
- Japan
What you should 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.