Konica Minolta recalls CS-7 Model A4C1 laptops due to possible battery fire risk. Affected units may require BIOS updates to reduce fire risk.
Panasonic has issued a Mandatory Product Safety Notice, indicating a possibility of battery ignition (fire) in CF-C2 "Toughbook" laptops. Since Konica Minolta uses this laptop in some of its product configurations, it notified its customers to utilize a BIOS Utility for the laptops to minimize the risk of an incident while Panasonic develops a final solution.
Konica Minolta is recalling CS-7 Model A4C1 laptops because of a possible battery fire hazard. This recall is to minimize the risk of fire while Panasonic works on a permanent fix.
The laptops use a battery that could ignite under certain conditions, potentially causing fire. This risk is minimized by updating the BIOS as Konica Minolta recommends.
Users of Konica Minolta CS-7 Model A4C1 laptops are affected. Those who use these laptops for medical imaging are at higher risk due to the device's critical use.
Check for the CS-7 model with serial number A4C1. The recall applies to all versions of this model.
Run the BIOS Utility provided by Konica Minolta to reduce fire risk.
Konica Minolta has issued a recall because of a possible battery fire risk in CS-7 Model A4C1 laptops.
Yes, updating the BIOS using the provided utility reduces the fire risk.
No, but you should update the BIOS to minimize the risk of fire.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Konica Min: A4C1 to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2281-2018 — Konica Min: A4C1 Konica Min: A4C1 Hello, I own a Konica Min: A4C1 that is covered by recall Z-2281-2018 from Konica Min: A4C1. 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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