CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 07011
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Gateway Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., and Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. notebook computers
Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 23, 2006
What's the hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should remove the affected batteries from notebook computers until they contact their computer manufacturer and receive further instructions. Batteries covered by this program will be replaced free of charge. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or from an authorized reseller.
Recall details
- Brand
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
- Manufacturer
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
- Distributor
- Directly by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Gateway Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., and Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. and through authorized distributors as part of a notebook computer. The computers sold for between $500 and $3000 and the batteries were also sold separately for between $75 and $200, during the following dates: Fujitsu - from June 2005 through October 2006. Gateway - from September 2005 through October 2006. Sony - from December 2004 through October 2006 Toshiba - from September 2004 through October 2006.
- Country
- US
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