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Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs
Official notice
21 Mar 2016
Last checked
21 Mar 2016
An official CPSC notice concerns Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs. Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire. Published 2016-03-21.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
387
Recall number
16126
Official notice
2016-03-21
The hazard
The hazard
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Brand: Panasonic. Contact: Panasonic toll-free at 855-772-8324 anytime or visit www.panasonic.com and click on Product Recall for more information.. Phone 855-772-8324.
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