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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-09-24

Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs

  • Brand Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Fujitsu America is recalling lithium ion battery packs used with certain Fujitsu notebook computers because the batteries can overheat and create a fire hazard. The recall affects battery packs for Fujitsu Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK models E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762, and T580 notebooks. The black batteries measure approximately 8 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 (all serial numbers) and model number CP556150-2 (serial numbers Z120102 through Z120512) are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers can be found on the white battery label.

Consumers should immediately turn off their Fujitsu notebook computer and remove the battery pack. Affected consumers should contact Fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. Computers can continue to be used without the battery by connecting the AC adapter and power cord.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

This recall involves Fujitsu lithium ion battery packs sold or provided as replacement battery packs for the following Fujitsu notebook computers: Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the white battery label. The notebook computer's model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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