CPSC2017-02-07
Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary
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.
Sold at
Best Buy, Sony retail stores, other consumer electronic stores nationwide and online at www.store.sony.com and other websites from February 2013 through October 2013 for between $550 and $1,000 as part of Sony VAIO laptops and for about $170 for battery packs sold separately.
Affected count
About 700 (In addition, about 1,700 units were previously recalled on June 15, 2016)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers
Consumer contact
Sony Electronics toll-free at 888-476-6988 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.sony.com, click on "Support" and then "Support Alerts" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Sony-Expands-Recall-of-VAIO-Laptop-Computer-Battery-PacksDon't want to check this manually?
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