Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd—Rechargeable Battery Pack

PRA number

2014/14474

Published date

8 Dec 2014

Product description

Rechargeable Battery Pack for CF-VZSU53AW for CF-H2 Panasonic Tablet Computer

Identifying features

Manufacturing Lot Numbers B, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C93, C94, C96, C9C, C9J, C9K. The model number and lot number can be found on the sticker attached to the battery. All lots beginning with the letter "B" with any combination of letters or numbers following the letter B are included in this recall

Other identifying numbers

Manufacturing Lot Numbers B, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C93, C94, C96, C9C, C9J, C9K. The model number and lot number can be found on the sticker attached to the battery. All lots beginning with the letter "B" with any combination of letters or numbers following the letter B are included in this recall

What are the defects?

The rechargeable battery may contain manufacturing defects and may overheat

What are the hazards?

The rechargeable battery pack may overheat and cause smoke, or ignite posing a fire or burn hazard.

What should consumers 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

Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

J Mills Distribution Pty Ltd and Multi Media Technology Pty Ltd
(Distributors of Panasonic Toughbook Computer Products)

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

1 Jun 2011 - 30 Jun 2014