Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 9, 2007 CPSC #07267

Quick answer

Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #07267, announced on August 9, 2007. The CPSC cites the following 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Sony Energy Devices Corp., Toshiba America Information Systems Inc..

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

Affected products

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers

Recalled brands

Sony Energy Devices Corp., Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.

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.

Recall date

August 9, 2007

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07267?

CPSC recall #07267 covers Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 9, 2007. The CPSC cites the following 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

What is the remedy for recall #07267?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07267 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Toshiba-Recalls-Notebook-Computer-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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