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

Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs

Date of Recall

2016-03-21

CPSC Release Number

16-126

Manufactured In

Japan

Units

About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)

Importer

Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.

Sold By

Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.  

Problem/Hazard

Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

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:

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.

Consumer Contact

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

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