Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 24, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

15249

Sold / distributed

Online at www.shopfujitsu.com and other Web retailers from August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150.

Why it was recalled

The battery packs can overheat, posing a 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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately turn off their Fujitsu notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their Fujitsu notebook computer without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.