Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Sony has expanded a recall of lithium-ion battery packs used in 18 models of VAIO Series laptop computers due to a hazard where the batteries can overheat and create burn and fire risks. The recalled Panasonic batteries have model number VGP-BPS26 with part numbers 1-853-237-11 or 1-853-237-21 printed on the back. These batteries were either installed in new laptops, sold separately, or installed by Sony during repairs. The recall now includes battery packs previously determined to be unaffected by an earlier June 15, 2016 recall.
According to the recall notice, consumers with affected battery packs should immediately stop using them, power off their laptop, and remove the battery. Consumers should then follow instructions to obtain a free replacement battery pack from Sony. Until a replacement arrives, consumers may continue using the laptop by connecting it to AC power only without the battery installed.
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 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.
This expanded recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 18 models of Sony's VAIO Series laptop computers. Sony has expanded the number of affected battery packs under this recall. The Panasonic battery packs were manufactured with the laptop and battery packs were sold separately or installed by Sony as part of a repair. Panasonic battery packs included in this recall have model number VGP-BPS26 and part numbers 1-853-237-11 and 1-853-237-21 printed on the back of the battery pack. Recalled model numbers for the Sony VAIO laptop computer are: Sony VAIO Series laptop computer model numbers SVE14A1 SVE14A2 SVE14A3 SVE1413 SVE1511 SVE1512 SVE1513 SVE1513APXS SVE1513BCXS SVE1513JCXW SVE1513KCXS SVE1513MCXB SVE1513MCXW SVE1513MPXS SVE1513RCXB SVE1513RCXS SVE1513RCXW SVE1513TCXW SVE15132CXW SVE15134CXP SVE15134CXS SVE15134CXW SVE15135CXW SVE151390X SVE1712 SVE1713 SVE171390X VPCCA1 VPCCA2 VPCCA3 VPCCB1 VPCCB2 VPCCB3 VPCCB4 VPCEH1 VPCEH2 VPCEH3 VPCEJ1 VPCEJ2
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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