Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Released: Thursday, August 09, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall Details
Product
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers.
Description
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 RetailPricing (when sold) |
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| Satellite A100 | 16, 26, 36, 46 | PSAA0U | January 1, 2006 – April 30, 2006 | About $1,300 |
| Satellite A105 | 16, 26, 36, 46 | PSAA2UPSAA8UPSAA9U | January 1, 2006 – April 30, 2006 | About $1,000 |
| Tecra A7 | 16, 26, 36, 46 | PTA70UPTA71U | January 1, 2006 – April 30, 2006 | About $700 |
Hazards
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents
Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
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