CPSC recall · Reported February 7, 2017
Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Sanyo Energy (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary recalled This expanded recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 18 models ….
Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (R… was recalled by Sanyo Energy (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary in February 7, 2017. Reason: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs, power off the laptop,…. Verify recall #17732 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sanyo Energy (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards..
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- agency class
- February 7, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17732 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This expanded recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 18 models of Sony's VAIO Series laptop computers. Sony has expanded the number of affected battery packs under this recall. The Panasonic battery packs were manufactured with the laptop and battery packs were sold separately or installed by Sony as part of a repair. Panasonic battery packs included in this recall have model number VGP-BPS26 and part numbers 1-853-237-11 and 1-853-237-21 printed on the back of the battery pack. Recalled model numbers for the Sony VAIO laptop computer are: Sony VAIO Series laptop computer model numbers SVE14A1 SVE14A2 SVE14A3 SVE1413 SVE1511 SVE1512 SVE1513 SVE1513APXS SVE1513BCXS SVE1513JCXW SVE1513KCXS SVE1513MCXB SVE1513MCXW SVE1513MPXS SVE1513RCXB SVE1513RCXS SVE1513RCXW SVE1513TCXW SVE15132CXW SVE15134CXP SVE15134CXS SVE15134CXW SVE15135CXW SVE151390X SVE1712 SVE1713 SVE171390X VPCCA1 VPCCA2 VPCCA3 VPCCB1 VPCCB2 VPCCB3 VPCCB4 VPCEH1 VPCEH2 VPCEH3 VPCEJ1 VPCEJ2
Reason for recall
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy, 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. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers should use the laptop by plugging in AC power only. Battery packs previously identified as not affected by the June 15, 2016 recall are included in this expanded announcement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17732 |
| Date reported | February 7, 2017 |
| Date initiated | February 7, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Sanyo Energy (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary |
| Affected scope | About 700 (In addition, about 1,700 units were previously recalled on June 15, 2016) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs, power off the laptop, remove the battery and follow instructi…
- Check the recall number (17732) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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