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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Fujitsu-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-Fujitsu-Notebook-Computers-and-Workstations-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

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.  

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:

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.

Importer: Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.

Distributor:  Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.

Manufacturer: Fujitsu Limited (Computers) and Panasonic Corporation (Battery Packs)

Manufactured in:  China (battery packs), Japan (notebook computers and workstations)

In Conjunction With: Canada

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