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Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

CPSC · 16197 · published 2016-06-15

CPSC campaign 16197

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

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.

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Affected products

SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary

Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers

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