Panasonic Tablet FZ-G1 (Mk1 to Mk3) and Battery Pack
Official notice
13 Apr 2017
Last checked
13 Apr 2017
An official ACCC notice concerns Panasonic Tablet FZ-G1 (Mk1 to Mk3) and Battery Pack. There is a risk that the Tablet battery pack may overheat and cause smoke or may ignite posing the risk of a fire hazard to the FZ-G1 Tablet. Published 2017-04-13.
What to do now
Firstly, consumers should remove the battery pack and use with the unit plugged into a power source. If using the tablet in the field, consumers should go to www.panasonic.com.au/fzg1productissue to download a BIOS utility upgrade from Panasonic that will allow a safer use of the battery pack. Panasonic will be in contact with customers directly and via its website with the final actions and next steps which will be to replace the battery pack or other components. For further information consumers can contact Panasonic on 1800 700 006 (Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm AEST), by emailing panasonicrecall@salmat.com.au or go to www.panasonic.com.au
Recall number
74b11b46-479d-4f34-aa49-db6151012bdb
Official notice
2017-04-13
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There is a risk that the Tablet battery pack may overheat and cause smoke or may ignite posing the risk of a fire hazard to the FZ-G1 Tablet.
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