CPSC: Toshiba Notebook Computer batteries recalled

Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced a recall of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers. The batteries were manufactured in China.

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.The batteries were imported by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif. and were sold by 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.

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.

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.

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