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

Description: 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.

Name of product: Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs

Units: About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)

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

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.

Recall date: March 21, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.

Importers: Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Newark, N.J.

Manufactured in: Japan

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

Recall number: 16-126