CPSCJune 15, 2016consumer

Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Brands named

sanyo energy suzhousony electronicspanasonicpanasonic batterysony
Read the official CPSC notice →

Recall history

Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.

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