Details
Third-party laptop batteries manufactured by Panasonic for the Sony Vaio Fit 11A laptop.
Risk
Risk that batteries could overheat, potentially causeing burn damage to teh computer chassis.
Models affected:
The model affected is the VAIO Fit 11A, serial numbers:
| SVF11N16CTB | SVF11N1L2RP |
| SVF11N1A4E | SVF11N1L2RS |
| SVF11N1C5E | SVF11N1M2ES |
| SVF11N1L2EB | SVF11N1S2EB |
| SVF11N1L2EP | SVF11N1S2ES |
| SVF11N1L2ES | SVF11N1S2RS |
What to do next
If you are in possesion of a computer matching the serial numbers listed above, then please immediately shut down your computer, disconnect the A/C adaptor and do not use the computer.Please then contact Sony, either through the website or hotline listed below.
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/content/cnt-hn/prd-comp/hotnews-vaio-fit11a
Alternatively, call the hotline on 0844 8466 555.
Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.