Panasonic recalls battery packs due to overheating risk

The expanded recall includes Toughbook H2 battery packs manufactured between June 2011 and September 2012, following a recall announced in May 2014, covering battery packs manufactured between June 2011 and May 2012. The batteries are being recalled due to a possibility of overheating or igniting due to a manufacturing condition, although there have been no reports of fires nor injuries in the United States the company has still chosen to issue the recall. Panasonic has set up a site for customers to check if their product is among the recalled ones.