Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Toshiba is recalling lithium-ion batteries sold with or separately for three notebook computer models: the Satellite A100, Satellite A105, and Tecra A7. The batteries were manufactured between January 1, 2006 and April 30, 2006. These batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers who have recalled batteries should stop using them immediately and contact Toshiba for a free replacement battery. Until a replacement arrives, consumers can safely continue using their notebook computers by powering them with the AC adapter and power cord instead of the battery. Consumers should only use replacement batteries obtained from Toshiba or an authorized Toshiba reseller.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.
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
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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