The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10330·Announced 2010-09-02

Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

Toshiba is recalling about 41,000 Satellite T135, T135D, and ProT130 notebook computers because they can overheat at the AC adapter plug, posing a burn hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where minor injuries have been reported but no serious injuries or deaths are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or where only minor injuries are documented.

Plain-English summary

Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. is recalling certain Satellite T135, Satellite T135D, and Satellite ProT130 notebook computers. The recall involves about 41,000 units sold worldwide. These computers were sold at electronics stores and other retailers nationwide and online, including at Toshibadirect.com, from August 2009 through August 2010 for between $600 and $800.

The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Toshiba has received 129 reports of the notebook computers overheating and deforming the plastic casing area around the AC adapter plug. This includes two reports of minor burn injuries that did not require medical attention and two reports of minor property damage.

Consumers should immediately download the latest version of Toshiba's BIOS computer program to their notebook computer at http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices. This new computer program will detect whether the notebook computer is overheating, and if so, disable the notebook computer's external power and display a message directing the consumer to contact Toshiba for a free repair. Consumers who do not have Internet access should contact Toshiba to arrange for installation of the updated BIOS. For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm's website at http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices.

The recalled product

Product
Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers
Manufacturer
Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Notebook Computers
Hazard
Affected units
41,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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