PRA number
2016/15231
Published date
Product description
SONY Laptop Battery Packs VGP-BPS26
Reasons the product is recalled
Some battery packs, manufactured by Panasonic for Sony, which are supplied with these products are in a batch that has the possibility to overheat due to a manufacturing issue.
The hazards to consumers
If the battery overheats, this poses a potential fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What consumers should do
Check the battery Serial Number at the Sony Australia website (http://www.sony.com.au/support/announcement/610886) to determine if it is in the batch in question. If so, cease using the battery and only use the PC on AC power via its supplied adaptor. Contact Sony to arrange a replacement battery.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have previously checked your battery pack serial number in response to the initial announcement of March, you are still required to RE-CHECK if your battery pack is affected by this current issue.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Sony Authorised VAIO retailers including Sony Web site, Sony Centres, Harvey Norman, JB HiFi
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
