Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 24, 2015 CPSC #15249

Quick answer

Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #15249, announced on September 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Fujitsu lithium ion battery packs sold or provided as replacement battery packs for the following Fujitsu notebook computers: Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the white battery label. The notebook computer's model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook. The remedy is consumers should immediately turn off their fujitsu notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. consumers can continue to use their fujitsu notebook computer without the battery pack by plugging in the ac adapter and power cord.. Affected brand: Fujitsu America Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Fujitsu lithium ion battery packs sold or provided as replacement battery packs for the following Fujitsu notebook computers: Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the white battery label. The notebook computer's model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook.

Affected products

Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs

Recalled brands

Fujitsu America Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off their Fujitsu notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their Fujitsu notebook computer without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.

Recall date

September 24, 2015

Categories

Batteries and Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15249?

CPSC recall #15249 covers Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Fujitsu lithium ion battery packs sold or provided as replacement battery packs for the following Fujitsu notebook computers: Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the white battery label. The notebook computer's model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook.

What is the remedy for recall #15249?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15249 is consumers should immediately turn off their fujitsu notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. consumers can continue to use their fujitsu notebook computer without the battery pack by plugging in the ac adapter and power cord.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Fujitsu-America-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-Fujitsu-Notebook-Computers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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