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

Active Recall Announced March 21, 2016 CPSC #16126

Quick answer

Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16126, announced on March 21, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Panasonic Corporation of North America.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs

Recalled brands

Panasonic Corporation of North America

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.

Recall date

March 21, 2016

Categories

Batteries and Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16126?

CPSC recall #16126 covers Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 21, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16126?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16126 is 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.. 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 Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs 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/2016/Panasonic-Recalls-Lithium-ion-Laptop-Battery-Packs. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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