Fujitsu, a multinational information technology company, is recalling about 300 notebook computer batteries that will potentially overheat and catch fire.

Fujitsu America is recalling about 300 Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs at risk of overheating and catching fire. The battery packs pose a fire hazard to consumer and the company is offering replacements free of charge.

Recall Details

The battery’s model number is located on the white label.
Image: CPSC

Fujitsu America is recalling notebook computers with lithium ion batteries in the Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580 models. The battery packs were also sold separately.

The product is 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall.

The model and serial number is located on the white battery label on the bottom of the computer. The batteries were sold between August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150.

The company was notified of the battery packs catching fire three times, specifically in Asia. Incidents occurred twice and Japan and once in China, causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.

Recall Solution

Fujitsu will replace defective battery packs free of charge.
Image: BH Photo Video

Fujitsu urges consumers to immediately turn off the computer, remove the battery and contact the company for a replacement free of charge. However, the Fujitsu notebook computer can be used without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter.

For more information, contact Fujitsu via phone at 800-838-5487 or online at www.fujitsu.com/us. Click on “Important Announcement: Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement.”

“The Fujitsu Way embodies the philosophy of the Fujitsu Group, our reason for existence, values and the principles that we follow in our daily activities,” according to the website.

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Huffy is recalling about 460 bikes due to a faulty quick release lever that will increase the rider’s risk of injury.

Huffy Corporation, the maker of mass-market Road, Mountain and BMX Bicycles for both men and women, is recalling almost 500 bicycles in order to prevent brake-related injuries from occurring.

Riders may be injured or thrown from the bike if the open quick release lever on the bicycle’s front wheel hub came into contact with the front disc brake assembly. The front wheel may come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, increasing the likelihood that the rider would crash. However, no accidents have been reported.

Recall Details

Huffy is recalling the green TR 745 (model number 26504M) and the white TR-S 740 (model number 26604M) bicycles.
Via: CPSC

The company is recalling an estimated 460 bikes. The green TR 745 (model number 26504M) and the white TR-S 740 (model number 26604M) bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels manufactured in the year 2014 are the only models included.

Consumers can easily identify if the bike is included in the recall by inspecting the frame. The bicycle includes the model name on the back portion of the frame and the model number near the pedals.

However, any bikes with a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in the recall. The bikes were sold at Walmart, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for a price ranging from $250 to $370.

Recall Solution

The quick release lever must be replaced as soon as possible. If the lever has a green circular marking, it is not included in the recall.
Via: CPSC

Consumers should not use the bicycles. Contact Huffy for a replacement quick release lever free of charge.

Huffy encourages consumers who purchased the faulty bike models to contact the company toll-free at 888-366-3828, email at Service@Huffy.com or reach out online at www.huffybikes.com.

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Chevy is recalling almost 60,000 Cobalt model cars because of defective wiring in the driver’s side door. The wiring won’t send the proper electrical signal to make the airbag deploy.

General Motors Company is recalling an estimated 60,000 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles with defective airbag sensors. The side-door airbag wiring is improperly routed, which means the airbag may not deploy to protect the driver if a crash were to occur.

If the airbags don’t deploy, thousands of people could be in danger. The defective airbags put drivers at risk of increased injury and death.

The Reason For The Recall

The front driver side airbag may not deploy, which could put the driver at risk of injury or death.
Via: Nelson Mazda

General Motors is recalling all Chevy Cobalt cars manufactured during the six months in 2010 between January 4 and June 23. The recall was issued on August 10 with the id number 15075.

GM has been investigating the defective airbags since January 20, 2015. The investigator found that Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) harness in the 2010 vehicles was improperly routed in the driver side front door.

In march, the investigator found the service light meant to notify drivers of airbag issues was not illuminated. The roof-rail airbags were functional, but the improperly routed wiring in the driver side door could rub against and damage the SIS harness, which would cause an electrical short in the airbag sensor’s circuit.

If something were to strike the vehicle on the driver’s side, the impact would normally send an electrical message that would deploy the airbag. But with the defective wiring, the airbag wouldn’t receive the information it needed to initiate the airbag to deploy.

Chevrolet’s Solution

Chevy is offering to fix the airbag issue free of charge.
Via: All Car Brands List

The vehicle manufacturer will notify Chevy Cobalt owners and car dealerships that may be linked to the sale of the recalled vehicles beginning on August 26.

GM urges customers to have their vehicles checked out and repaired free of charge. Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information.

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