CPSC2018-02-08
Fujitsu Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers and Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Fujitsu Limited (Computers)
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
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 battery pack. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers should use the laptop by plugging in AC power only.
Sold at
Online at www.shopfujitsu.com from July 2012 through December 2017 for about $170 for the battery pack sold separately and between $1,100 and $2,900 for the battery packs sold with Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations.
Affected count
About 5,800 in the U.S. and 606 in Canada
Injuries reported
Fujitsu has received one report of a battery fire in Canada.
Manufactured in
China (battery packs), Japan (notebook computers and workstations)
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Battery packs used in Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations.
Consumer contact
Fujitsu at 800- 835-4878 or 800-8FUJITSU from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.Fujitsu.com/us and click on Product Support at the bottom, then Notebook & Tablet PCs at the bottom, then Fujitsu Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Fujitsu-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-Fujitsu-Notebook-Computers-and-Workstations-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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