Recall: Fujitsu Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers and Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Description: This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs for these Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations: CELSIUS H720, LIFEBOOK E752, E733, E743, E753, P702, P772, S710, S752, S762, T732, T734, and T902. Recalled battery pack product numbers are CP556150-03, CP579060-01 and CP629458-03. The product and serial numbers are printed on a white sticker on the battery. Serial numbers included in the recall are: Recalled Battery Pack Part and Serial Numbers Product Number (P/N) Serial Numbers The first 7 characters The last 7 characters CP556150-03 Z130119 All Z130120 000038Z - 004207Z Z130131 - Z130205 All CP579060-01 Z130129 All Z130130 All Z130131 000089Z - 000662Z Z130221 All Z130304 000045Z - 000563Z 001210Z - 001963Z 002302Z - 002847Z Z130306 000017Z - 000524Z CP629458-03 Z130301 - Z130407 All
Name of product: Battery packs used in Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations.
Units: About 5,800 in the U.S. and 606 in Canada
Manufacturer: Fujitsu Limited (Computers), Panasonic Corporation (Battery Packs)
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.
Recall date: February 08, 2018
Incidents/Injuries: Fujitsu has received one report of a battery fire in Canada.
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.
Importers: Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Manufactured in: China (battery packs), Japan (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.
Recall number: 18-096