Fujitsu Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers and Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall Date: February 8, 2018
Recall Number: 18-096

Recall Summary

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.

Remedy: Replace
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.

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.


Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/F...orkstations-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

Recall Details

Units:
About 5,800 in the U.S. and 606 in Canada

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: (see website)

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)