Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 5,800 in the U.S. and 606 in Canada units
Electrical Recall No. 18-096 Published February 8, 2018

Battery packs used in Fujitsu notebook computers and workstations.

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Manufactured by Fujitsu Limited (Computers) and sold at www.shopfujitsu.com from July 2012 – December 2017 for about $170.

Fujitsu Notebook Computer
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Fujitsu Notebook Computer

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

Fujitsu has received one report of a battery fire in Canada.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs, power off the laptop, remove the battery and follow instructions to obtain a free replacement battery pack. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers should use the laptop by plugging in AC power only.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerFujitsu Limited (Computers)
UnitsAbout 5,800 in the U.S. and 606 in Canada
Made inChina (battery packs)
Sold atwww.shopfujitsu.com
Sales periodJuly 2012 – December 2017
PriceAbout $170
Category Electrical

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