Name of product:
Battery packs used in Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations.
Hazard:
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Recall date:
February 8, 2018
Units:
About 5,800 in the U.S. and 606 in Canada
Recall Details
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
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Product Number (P/N)
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Serial Numbers
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The first 7 characters
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The last 7 characters
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CP556150-03
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Z130119
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All
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Z130120
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000038Z - 004207Z
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Z130131 - Z130205
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All
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CP579060-01
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Z130129
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All
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Z130130
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All
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Z130131
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000089Z - 000662Z
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Z130221
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All
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Z130304
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000045Z - 000563Z
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001210Z - 001963Z
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002302Z - 002847Z
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Z130306
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000017Z - 000524Z
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CP629458-03
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Z130301 - Z130407
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All
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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.
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Fujitsu Limited (Computers) and Panasonic Corporation (Battery Packs)
Importer(s):
Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Distributor(s):
Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China (battery packs), Japan (notebook computers and workstations)