CPSC Recall in 2016: Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-197

Date: June 15, 2016

Product Name: Battery packs used in laptop computers

Recall Description:

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

Hazard Description:

The lithium-ion battery packs used in laptop computers can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,700 (in addition, 21 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

" 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 "

Manufactured In:

China