Battery packs used in laptop computers
CPSC Recall #16-197 — June 15, 2016
Product
Battery packs used in laptop computers
Description
" The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. "
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs used in laptop computers can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 1,700 (in addition, 21 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
" 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 "
Manufacturer
"SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary"
Importer
Sony Electronics, Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured In
China