CPSC

Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop Recalled for Fire Hazard

The model number location on the battery pack
The model number location on the battery pack
The part numbers location on the battery pack
The part numbers location on the battery pack

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

What You Should Do

Remedy

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 should use the laptop by plugging in AC power only. Battery packs previously identified as not affected by the June 15, 2016 recall are included in this expanded announcement.

Consumer Contact

Sony Electronics toll-free at 888-476-6988 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.sony.com, click on "Support" and then "Support Alerts" for more information.

Products

Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers

Injuries & Incidents

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.