VAIO Laptop Battery Packs

Product description

VAIO Laptop Battery Packs

Identifying features

Models
SVE15137CGP
SVE15137CGS
SVE15138CGW

What are the defects?

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.

What are the hazards?

If the battery overheats, this poses a potential fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Dates available for sale

1^st December 2012 - 1^st September 2013

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Sony Authorised VAIO retailers including Sony Web site, Sony Centres, Harvey Norman, JB HiFi

What should consumers do?

Check the battery Serial Number to determine if it is in the batch in question. If so, cease using the battery and only use the PC on AC power via its supplied adaptor. Contact Sony to arrange a replacement battery.

PRA number: 2016/15231