Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-06-15). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: VGP-BPS26, 1-853-237-11, 1-853-237-21, SVE15132CXW, SVE1513KCXS, SVE15134CXP…. About 1,700 units in the US and 21 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16197 |
| Published | 2016-06-15 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-15 |
| Product category | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products | Panasonic battery packs used in Sony Electronics laptop computers |
| Firm named in the title | Sony |
| Firms | SANYO ENERGY (Suzhou) CO, Ltd. of China, Panasonic subsidiary (manufacturer); Sony Electronics, Inc., of San Diego, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 21 |
| Model numbers | VGP-BPS26, 1-853-237-11, 1-853-237-21, SVE15132CXW, SVE1513KCXS, SVE15134CXP, SVE1513MCXB, SVE15134CXS, SVE1513MCXW, SVE15134CXW, SVE1513MPXS, SVE15135CXW, SVE1513RCXB, SVE151390X, SVE1513RCXS, SVE1513APXS, SVE1513RCXW, SVE1513BCXS, SVE1513TCXW, SVE1513JCXW, SVE171390X |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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 |
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
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
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 can use the laptop by plugging in the AC power only.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Machine access
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