Panasonic is recalling about 387 six-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs sold with Panasonic CF-S10 Series laptop computers. Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, which can cause the battery to overheat and catch fire. These laptops were sold by Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for approximately $2,000. Panasonic is providing free replacement battery packs to affected consumers.
The presence of foreign material in the battery cells can cause an internal short circuit, leading to overheating and a fire. While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the defect poses a significant fire hazard during use or charging.
Consumers should immediately stop using the laptop computer with the recalled battery, power off the device, remove the battery pack and contact Panasonic for a free replacement battery pack.
Panasonic CF-S10 Series laptop computer
Panasonic lithium-ion battery pack
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response