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

Recall 16-126 · March 21, 2016 · Panasonic

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-126 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 21, 2016
Brand
Panasonic
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Japan
Last updated by CPSC
March 21, 2016

What 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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs · About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.; Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J..

Consumer contact

Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 anytime or visit www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Recall history and context

Panasonic appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Panasonic recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs (About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Panasonic six-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs sold in Panasonic CF-S10 Series laptop computers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 21, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.