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Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC · 17732 · published 2017-02-07

CPSC campaign 17732

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 should use the laptop by plugging in AC power only. Battery packs previously identified as not affected by the June 15, 2016 recall are included in this expanded announcement.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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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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