Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-09). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: A100, A105. About 1,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07267 |
| Published | 2007-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers |
| Firm named in the title | Toshiba |
| Firms | Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells) (manufacturer); Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif. (computers) (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Model numbers | A100, A105 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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 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
Hazard
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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