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Toshiba notebook computer used with recalled battery -
Toshiba notebook computer used with recalled battery -
Recalled lithium-ion battery used with Toshiba notebook computers
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
About 1,400
For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.
Name of Product: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers
Units: About 1,400
Computer Importer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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 |
Sold through: 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.
Manufactured in: China (battery packs)
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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.bxinfo.toshiba.com.
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.
Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Computer Importer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
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