PRA number
2014/14474
Published date
Reasons the product is recalled
The rechargeable battery may contain manufacturing defects and may overheat
The hazards to consumers
The rechargeable battery pack may overheat and cause smoke, or ignite posing a fire or burn hazard.
What consumers should do
Immediately turn off the CF-H2 Panasonic Tablet computer and inspect it to see if it contains the defective battery with the part number CF-VZSU53AW and with the manufacturing lot numbers. Remove the battery (normally two per Tablet) and only use the Tablet with the AC Adapter and power cord from the mains power until the battery is replaced. Consumers should contact Panasonic to determine if their product is affected and to arrange a free replacement battery (or two per Tablet)
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
J Mills Distribution Pty Ltd and Multi Media Technology Pty Ltd
(Distributors of Panasonic Toughbook Computer Products)
(Distributors of Panasonic Toughbook Computer Products)
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.