CPSC2015-09-24
Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Online at www.shopfujitsu.com and other Web retailers from August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150.
Affected count
About 300 (in addition, about 5 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Fujitsu has received three reports of the battery packs catching fire, including two in Japan and one in China and causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs
Consumer contact
Fujitsu at 800-838-5487 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.fujitsu.com/us and click on "Important Announcement: Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Fujitsu-America-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-Fujitsu-Notebook-ComputersDon't want to check this manually?
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