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Product recall · CPSCAugust 9, 2007Serious
Toshiba Notebook Computer Batteries
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Toshiba to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely, by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from Toshiba or from an authorized Toshiba reseller.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.bxinfo.toshiba.com
The product
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with, or sold separately to be used with, the following notebook computer models: Satellite A100, Satellite A105 and Tecra A7. The battery model is printed on the battery. Model Computer Model Prefix Number (first 2 digits of serial number) Model Prefix (first 6 characters) Manufacturing Date Range Estimated Retail Pricing (when sold) Satellite A100 16, 26, 36, 46 PSAA0U January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006 About $1,300 Satellite A105 16, 26, 36, 46 PSAA2U PSAA8U PSAA9U January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006 About $1,000 Tecra A7 16, 26, 36, 46 PTA70U PTA71U January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006 About $700
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400
- Recall date
- August 9, 2007
- Brand
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells), Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif. (computers)
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized electronics retailers nationwide from January 2006 through April 2006 for between $680 and $1,300 for the computer systems and for between $90 and $120 when sold separately.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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