CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 9, 2007

Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.bxinfo.toshiba.com

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells)
Recall Number
07267

Product Information

Product Name
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 1,400
Manufacturer Name
Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells)
Imported By
Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif. (computers)
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 457-7777
Website www.bxinfo.toshiba.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.bxinfo.toshiba.com