Panasonic recalls six-cell lithium-ion battery packs for Panasonic CF-S10 laptops due to fire risk from conductive foreign material in manufacturing. Affected units have model numbers CF-VZSU61U or CF-VZSU6: BAW, BBX, BC, C1, C2 or CF-VZSU61R.
Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.
Panasonic is recalling lithium-ion battery packs for CF-S10 series laptops because manufacturing defects could cause fire. If you have the recalled battery, stop using it immediately to prevent fire risk.
The battery packs contain conductive foreign material from manufacturing, which can cause overheating and fire. This defect occurs in the battery cells and may lead to fire if the battery is used normally.
Owners of Panasonic CF-S10 series laptops with the recalled battery packs are affected. Laptop users with the specific model numbers and lot numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the battery pack nameplate for model numbers CF-VZSU61U (lots BAW, BBX, BC, C1, C2) or CF-VZSU61R. The model and lot numbers are visible on the laptop's left side below the keyboard.
Immediately stop using the laptop with the recalled battery pack and power off the device.
Take the battery pack out of the laptop to prevent fire risk.
Reach out to Panasonic for a free replacement battery pack.
Consumers should immediately stop using the laptop computer with the recalled battery, power off the device, remove the battery pack and contact Panasonic for a free replacement battery pack.
Panasonic CF-S10 series laptops with the recalled battery packs.
Check the battery pack nameplate for model numbers CF-VZSU61U (lots BAW, BBX, BC, C1, C2) or CF-VZSU61R.
Immediately stop using the laptop, remove the battery pack, and contact Panasonic for a free replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Panasonic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6684 — Panasonic Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs Hello, I own a Lithium-ion Computer Battery Packs that is covered by recall 6684 from Panasonic. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the laptop computer with the recalled battery, power off the device, remove the battery pack and contact Panasonic for a free replacement battery pack. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
