Reported Sep 24, 2015
Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Fujitsu America Inc. of Sunnyvale, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm contact: Fujitsu at 800-838-5487 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.fujitsu.com/us and click on "Important Announcement: Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs
- Amount recalled
- About 300 (in addition, about 5 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Online at www.shopfujitsu.com and other Web retailers from August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Fujitsu has received three reports of the battery packs catching fire, including two in Japan and one in China and causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.
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