CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 16197
Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers
Published June 15, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 15, 2016
What's the hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs, power off the laptop, remove the battery and follow instructions to obtain a free replacement. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers can use the laptop by plugging in the AC power only.
Recall details
- Brand
- SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary
- Manufacturer
- SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary
- Distributor
- Best Buy, Sony retail stores, other consumer electronic stores nationwide and online at www.store.sony.com and other websites from February 2013 through October 2013 for between $550 and $1,000 as part of Sony VAIO laptops and for about $170 for battery packs sold separately
- Country
- US
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