CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 17732
Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers
Published February 7, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 7, 2017
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 should use the laptop by plugging in AC power only. Battery packs previously identified as not affected by the June 15, 2016 recall are included in this expanded announcement.
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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