VAIO Laptop Battery Packs (UPDATED)
Published 1 March 2016
Product
SONY Laptop Battery Packs VGP-BPS26 Identifying features description SVE15137CGP SVE15138CGS SVE15138CGW or as a replacement during repair
Why it was recalled
Some battery packs, manufactured by Panasonic for Sony, which are supplied with these products are in a batch that has the possibility to overheat due to a manufacturing issue.
Hazard
If the battery overheats, this poses a potential fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.