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Recall 16131 — Panasonic battery packs used in Toshiba laptop computers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-03-30

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16131
Date of alert
2016-03-30
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Panasonic, of Japan
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 39 models of Toshiba Portege, Satellite, and Tecra laptops. The battery packs were also sold separately and also installed by Toshiba as part of a repair. Battery packs included in this recall have part numbers that begin with G71C (G71C*******). Part numbers are printed on the battery pack. A complete list of battery pack part numbers included in this recall can be found on the firm's website at http://go.toshiba.com/battery. Hazards: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Toshiba-Recalls-Laptop-Computer-Battery-Packs

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