8 May 2017
Panasonic Tablet FZ-G1 (Mk1 to Mk3) and Battery Pack
Archived 08 May 2019
Product Identifiers
Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet computer with a rechargeable battery pack. Battery Pack serial number: FZ-VZSU84U Tablet serial numbers: FZ-G1Axxxx FZ-G1Cxxxx FZ-G1Fxxxx Fz-G1Lxxxx FZ-G1Mxxxx FZ-G1Nxxxx
The Hazard!
The battery pack supplied with the product may overheat when in use.
If the battery pack overheats it may ignite, posing a fire risk.
What to do...
You should remove the battery and use plugged into a power source.
However, If using the tablet in the field, you should visit the website below and download a BIOS utility upgrade from Panasonic that will allow a safer use of the battery pack.
Contact Panasonic to determine if you are affected and to arrange for a free replacement battery pack.