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Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: March 21, 2016 Initiated: March 21, 2016 #16126

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 21, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16126.