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Fire / OverheatingAugust 9, 2007CPSC #07267

Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
1,400
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was 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.

Photos

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