Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16126. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 16126 has the recall date 21 Mar 2016. The notice names the firm Panasonic Corporation of North America. The recall has about 387 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Batteries and Chargers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 387 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Panasonic six-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs sold in Panasonic CF-S10 Series laptop computers. "Panasonic" and "CF-S10" are on the surface of the laptop on the left side below the keyboard. Battery packs with the following model numbers and production lot numbers are being recalled: Model Numbers Lot Numbers CF-VZSU61U BAW, BBX, BC, C1, C2 CF-VZSU61R The model number and lot number are located on the battery pack nameplate. |
| Product | Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs, About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada), Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop. |
| Importer | Panasonic Corporation of North America |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 387Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Panasonic Corporation of North America
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2018 | Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard |
| 9 Sep 2015 | Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 30 Sep 2005 | CPSC, Panasonic Corporation of North America Announce Recall of DLP Projector |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16126The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16126. https://recallregister.com/product/6684-panasonic-recalls-lithium-ion-laptop-battery-packs-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16126 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16126?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16126?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)