CPSC Recall in 2016: Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-126

Date: March 21, 2016

Product Name: Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs

Recall Description:

Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.

Hazard Description:

Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 387 (in addition, 110 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Panasonic dealers from December 2011 through August 2013 for about $2,000 for the laptop.  

Manufactured In:

Japan