Fujitsu Recalls 287,000 Sony Laptop Batteries

October 4th 2006 | Laptops

Computer maker Fujitsu has said it is recalling 287,000 Sony laptop batteries because of a potential fire risk.

The withdrawal means that more than seven million laptops made by Toshiba, Lenovo, Dell, Sony and Apple have now been affected. The recalls began in August with the first warnings that Sony’s lithium-ion batteries could overheat or catch fire.

BBC - Fujitsu recalls laptop batteries

Following the recall announcements in August by Dell and Apple of a total 5.9 million batteries, Sony said the two recalls would cost it between 20 billion yen and 30 billion yen, or $170 million to $254 million.

But a Sony spokesman said after the Fujitsu announcement that total recall costs for Sony are now likely to exceed the previous estimate. The company will make an announcement as soon as its latest estimate and impact on the company’s earnings become clear, he said.

Reuters - Fujitsu to recall 287,000 Sony-made batteries

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Fujitsu Recalls 287,000 Sony Laptop Batteries
Published in: Laptops on 2006-10-04