Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs

CPSC Recall #15-249 — September 24, 2015

Recall #15-249 Date: September 24, 2015 Remedy: Replace

Product

Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs

Description

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Fujitsu has received three reports of the battery packs catching fire, including two in Japan and one in China and causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off their Fujitsu notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their Fujitsu notebook computer without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.

Units Affected

About 300 (in addition, about 5 were sold in Canada)

Sold At

Online at www.shopfujitsu.com and other Web retailers from August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150. 

Importer

Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.

Manufactured In

Japan