Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
What was recalled
This recall involves Fujitsu lithium ion battery packs sold or provided as replacement battery packs for the following Fujitsu notebook computers: Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the white battery label. The notebook computer's model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook.
Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
Fujitsu has received three reports of the battery packs catching fire, including two in Japan and one in China and causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
Japan
Where it was sold
- Online at www.shopfujitsu.com and other Web retailers from August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150.
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