CPSC recall 16-126, announced March 21, 2016, covers Panasonic Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs (about 387 units). Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire. The notice reports no incidents. 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 contact: call 855-772-8324, or go to www.panasonic.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
CF-VZSU61. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Lot or batch numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the battery pack nameplate
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- December 2011 through August 2013
- Price paid
- $2,000
Why it was recalled
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall, then check the lot or batch numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 855-772-8324, or go to www.panasonic.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 16-126
- Units
- About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.
- Importer
- Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs
CPSC product type: Batteries and Chargers
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 387 units: the 109th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 25 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Panasonic is named in 6 CPSC notices in this index, from 2015 to 2026. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Metal Cutter Saw Kit and Metal Cutter Combo Kit (15-237, Sep 2015). 2 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 21 months. Recalled 31 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 anytime or visit www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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