August 9, 2007
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The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire HazardThe 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 |
The computers were sold 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.
The battery packs were manufactured in China.
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 Web site at www.bxinfo.toshiba.com
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
