Matsushita Recalls 6,000 Panasonic Laptops

In the wake of two massive recalls of batteries in both Dell and Apple laptops, Matsushita has announced it is recalling 6,000 batteries in its Panasonic laptops, although for a different reason. Loose springs on the battery cover can enter the battery, which can result in overheating when dropped or mishandled. Unlike Dell and Apple, the issue is not caused by a third-party part, but rather by one that the company manufactures itself.

The batteries are made by another Matsushita subsidiary, and have nothing to do with the actual problem itself, say company representatives. According to the company, the recall effects Panasonic Let's Note CF-W4G laptops produced in April and May 2005.