Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-03-21 · 16126
Hazards
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
Recall
Number
16126
Date
2016-03-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.
Importer(s)
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Country of manufacture
Japan
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.