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 noticeWhy 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.
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
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.