Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs
CPSC Recall #15-249 — September 24, 2015
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