CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57492r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 21, 2016

Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 anytime or visit www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16126

Product Information

Product Name
Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs
Product Type
Batteries and Chargers
Number of Units
About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.
Manufactured In
Japan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 855-772-8324
Full Contact Information

Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 anytime or visit www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.