Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 16197. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs, power off the laptop, remove the battery and follow instructions to obtain a free replacement. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers can use the laptop by plugging in the AC power only.
CPSC recall 16197 has the recall date 15 Jun 2016. The notice names the firm SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary. The recall has about 1,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is 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 | 1,700 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 18 models of Sony's VAIO Series laptop computers. The Panasonic battery packs were also sold separately and installed by Sony as part of repairs. Panasonic battery packs included in this recall have model number VGP-BPS26 and part numbers 1-853-237-11 and 1-853-237-21. Panasonic battery pack model and part numbers are printed on the back of the battery pack. Recalled model numbers for the Sony VAIO Series laptop computers are: Sony VAIO Series laptop computer model numbers SVE15132CXW SVE1513KCXS SVE15134CXP SVE1513MCXB SVE15134CXS SVE1513MCXW SVE15134CXW SVE1513MPXS SVE15135CXW SVE1513RCXB SVE151390X SVE1513RCXS SVE1513APXS SVE1513RCXW SVE1513BCXS SVE1513TCXW SVE1513JCXW SVE171390X |
| Product | Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers, About 1,700 (in addition, 21 were sold in Canada), Batteries and Chargers |
| Sold at | Best Buy, Sony retail stores, other consumer electronic stores nationwide and online at www.store.sony.com and other websites from February 2013 through October 2013 for between $550 and $1,000 as part of Sony VAIO laptops and for about $170 for battery packs sold separately |
| Manufacturer | SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary |
| Importer | Sony Electronics, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,700Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Batteries and Chargers
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2017 | Sony Expands Recall of VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16197The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16197. https://recallregister.com/product/7772-sony-recalls-vaio-laptop-computer-battery-packs-due-to-burn-and-fire-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 16197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Best Buy, Sony retail stores, other consumer electronic stores nationwide and online at www.store.sony.com and other websites from February 2013 through October 2013 for between $550 and $1,000 as part of Sony VAIO laptops and for about $170 for battery packs sold separately
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16197?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,700 (in addition, 21 were sold in Canada)