Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3467.
These lithium-ion batteries were sold with, or sold separately to be used with, the following notebook computer models: Computer Manufacturer Computer Model Battery Model Fujitsu LifeBook: P1510, P1510D, P7120, P7120D, S7020, S7020D, C1320D, Q2010, T4210 CP229720-01, CP229725-01, CP234003-01, CP234019-01, CP255100-01, CP255108-01, CP267910-01, CP267915-01, CP283030-01, CP293420-01 Gateway Gateway: CX200, CX210, E100M, M250, M255, M280, M285, M465, M685, MP8708, NX260, NX510, NX560, NX860, NX100, MX1025, MX6918b, and MX1020j 916C4610F, 916C4720F, 916C4730F, 916C5010F, W230 Sony Sony VAIO: VGN-FE550G, VGN-FE570G, VGN-T240P, VGN-T250, VGN-T250P, VGN-T260P, VGN-T270P, VGN-T340P, VGN-T350, VGN-T350P, VGN-T360P, VGN-T370P VGP-BPS3A, VGP-BPS2B Toshiba Portege: M300, M400/M405, S100/S105 Qosmio: G35 Satellite: R10/R15 Tecra: A2, M3, M4, M5, M6, and S3 PA3191U-4BRS, PA3356U-2BRS, PA3475U-1BRS, PA3191U-5BRS, PA3356U-3BRS, PA3476U-1BRS The battery model can be found on the battery's label.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3467.
Consumers should remove the affected batteries from notebook computers until they contact their computer manufacturer and receive further instructions. Batteries covered by this program will be replaced free of charge. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from their computer manufacturer or from an authorized reseller.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Directly By Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Gateway Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., And Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. And Through Authorized Distributors As Part Of A Notebook Computer. The Computers Sold For Between $500 And $3000 And The Batteries Were Also Sold Separately For Between $75 And $200, During The Following Dates: Fujitsu - From June 2005 Through October 2006. Gateway - From September 2005 Through October 2006. Sony - From December 2004 Through October 2006 Toshiba - From September 2004 Through October 2006. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3467.
Customers should contact the manufacturer of their notebook computer to determine if their battery is covered by this program and to request a replacement battery. The contact information for the participating manufacturers is:- Fujitsu - (800) 8FUJITSU or www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/battery- Gateway - (800) 292-6813 or www.gateway.com/battery- Sony - (888) 476-6972 or http://esupport.sony.com/battery- Toshiba - (800) 457-7777 or www.bxinfo.toshiba.com
About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The CPSC protects consumers from injuries and deaths from thousands of types of consumer products — toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, and more.
Visit CPSC.gov →📣 Report an unsafe product to the CPSC
If you own this product and experienced a defect, near-miss, or injury, file a report with the CPSC. Consumer reports are the primary signal the agency uses to identify defect patterns and trigger future recalls. Your report is free, takes about 10 minutes, and can stay anonymous to the manufacturer.
Directly By Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Gateway Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., And Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. And Through Authorized Distributors As Part Of A Notebook Computer. The Computers Sold For Between $500 And $3000 And The Batteries Were Also Sold Separately For Between $75 And $200, During The Following Dates: Fujitsu - From June 2005 Through October 2006. Gateway - From September 2005 Through October 2006. Sony - From December 2004 Through October 2006 Toshiba - From September 2004 Through October 2006. Recall FAQ
Directly By Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Gateway Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., And Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. And Through Authorized Distributors As Part Of A Notebook Computer. The Computers Sold For Between $500 And $3000 And The Batteries Were Also Sold Separately For Between $75 And $200, During The Following Dates: Fujitsu - From June 2005 Through October 2006. Gateway - From September 2005 Through October 2006. Sony - From December 2004 Through October 2006 Toshiba - From September 2004 Through October 2006. is the subject of an electronics recall: Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires. The notice was published on October 23, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 340,000 units are potentially affected.