Fujitsu recalls 250,000 laptop batteries

Looks like Apple isn't the only company with batteries giving them headaches: Fujtisu Siemens is now recalling 250,000 batteries that were shipped with a number of its Amilo laptops. The affected models include the A7640, A1640, M1405, M1424, M1425, M7405, M7424, M7425, and Pro V2020. Unlike the Apple case though, the problem with these batteries isn't just that they conk out too soon — these can actually overheat and potentially cause a fire, so you might want to stop using them until you get a replacement.

[Via PCWorld]

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

Actually, Apple also has the same problems with their laptops: http://www.apple.com/support/batteryexchange/

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

ahhh, fujitsu engineering at its finest. great job!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

actually some of apple's current powerbook laptops suffered from the same battery-fire hazard. i got a recall notice a few weeks ago from apple. must be the same manufacturer that fujitsu uses.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

What do you have to say now, all you Fujitsu FANBOYS!!!???

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

Well, it would have been strange, if Apple had been the only manufacturer, that uses these crappy LG batteries. My PowerBook's battery didn't have to be replaced, although a new one wold have been nice ;-)

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

I have a S series Lifebook and this battery gets friggin hot. Shud I be worried?