The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07267·Announced 2007-08-09

Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Toshiba is recalling about 1,400 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for specific notebook models because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard (risk-of-harm product) with no reported injuries, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. is recalling rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells that were used in certain Toshiba notebook computers. The recall involves approximately 1,400 units of the Satellite A100, Satellite A105, and Tecra A7 models. These batteries were sold with the computers or separately between January 2006 and April 2006.

The recalled batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Toshiba has received three reports from outside the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Toshiba to receive a free replacement battery. Users can continue to operate their 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 is received. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from Toshiba or an authorized Toshiba reseller.

The recalled product

Product
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers
Manufacturer
Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells)
Category
Consumer Product — Notebook Computer Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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