Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Sony has recalled Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 18 models of Sony VAIO Series laptop computers because the batteries can overheat, creating burn and fire hazards. The recalled batteries have model number VGP-BPS26 and part numbers 1-853-237-11 or 1-853-237-21, which are printed on the back of each battery pack. These batteries were installed in specific VAIO laptop models including the SVE15132CXW, SVE1513KCXS, SVE15134CXP, SVE1513MCXB, SVE15134CXS, SVE1513MCXW, SVE15134CXW, SVE1513MPXS, SVE15135CXW, SVE1513RCXB, SVE151390X, SVE1513RCXS, SVE1513APXS, SVE1513RCXW, SVE1513BCXS, SVE1513TCXW, SVE1513JCXW, and SVE171390X. The batteries were also sold separately and installed by Sony during repairs.
According to the record, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and power off their laptops. Consumers are instructed to remove the battery and follow provided instructions to obtain a free replacement. Until a replacement battery pack arrives, consumers can continue using their laptops by plugging in the AC power adapter only.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
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.
This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 18 models of Sony's VAIO Series laptop computers. The Panasonic battery packs were also sold separately and installed by Sony as part of repairs. Panasonic battery packs included in this recall have model number VGP-BPS26 and part numbers 1-853-237-11 and 1-853-237-21. Panasonic battery pack model and part numbers are printed on the back of the battery pack. Recalled model numbers for the Sony VAIO Series laptop computers are: Sony VAIO Series laptop computer model numbers SVE15132CXW SVE1513KCXS SVE15134CXP SVE1513MCXB SVE15134CXS SVE1513MCXW SVE15134CXW SVE1513MPXS SVE15135CXW SVE1513RCXB SVE151390X SVE1513RCXS SVE1513APXS SVE1513RCXW SVE1513BCXS SVE1513TCXW SVE1513JCXW SVE171390X
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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