Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Gateway Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., and Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. notebook computers
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 340,000 batteries (an additional 3,080,000 battery packs were sold worldwide))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
- Reason for Recall:
- These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should remove the affected batteries from notebook computers until they contact their computer manufacturer and receive further instructions. Batteries covered by this program will be replaced free of charge. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or from an authorized reseller.
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Product Information
Full Description:
These lithium-ion batteries were sold with, or sold separately to be used with, the following notebook computer models: Computer Manufacturer Computer Model Battery Model Fujitsu LifeBook: P1510, P1510D, P7120, P7120D, S7020, S7020D, C1320D, Q2010, T4210 CP229720-01, CP229725-01, CP234003-01, CP234019-01, CP255100-01, CP255108-01, CP267910-01, CP267915-01, CP283030-01, CP293420-01 Gateway Gateway: CX200, CX210, E100M, M250, M255, M280, M285, M465, M685, MP8708, NX260, NX510, NX560, NX860, NX100, MX1025, MX6918b, and MX1020j 916C4610F, 916C4720F, 916C4730F, 916C5010F, W230 Sony Sony VAIO: VGN-FE550G, VGN-FE570G, VGN-T240P, VGN-T250, VGN-T250P, VGN-T260P, VGN-T270P, VGN-T340P, VGN-T350, VGN-T350P, VGN-T360P, VGN-T370P VGP-BPS3A, VGP-BPS2B Toshiba Portege: M300, M400/M405, S100/S105 Qosmio: G35 Satellite: R10/R15 Tecra: A2, M3, M4, M5, M6, and S3 PA3191U-4BRS, PA3356U-2BRS, PA3475U-1BRS, PA3191U-5BRS, PA3356U-3BRS, PA3476U-1BRS The battery model can be found on the battery's label.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 340,000 batteries (an additional 3,080,000 battery packs were sold worldwide))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 07011
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