Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers
CPSC Recall #07-267 — August 8, 2007
Product
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers
Description
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 computersUnits: About 1,400Computer Importer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp., of JapanHazard: 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.ModelComputer Model Prefix Number(first 2 digits of serial number)Model Prefix(first 6 characters)Manufacturing Date RangeEstimated RetailPricing (when sold)Satellite A10016, 26, 36, 46PSAA0UJanuary 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006About $1,300Satellite A10516, 26, 36, 46PSAA2UPSAA8UPSAA9UJanuary 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006About $1,000Tecra A716, 26, 36, 46PTA70UPTA71UJanuary 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006About $700Sold 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.
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 1,400
Sold At
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.
Manufacturer
Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
Importer
Computer Importer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured In
China (battery packs)