Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-03-30 · 16131
Hazards
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
16131
Date
2016-03-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Panasonic battery packs used in Toshiba laptop computers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Panasonic, of Japan
Retailer(s)
Office Depot, Staples and other electronics stores nationwide, and online at Toshibadirect.com and other websites from June 2011 through January 2016 for between $500 and $1,000 for the laptop and between $70 and $130 for the battery pack.
Importer(s)
Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China; Japan
Description
This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 39 models of Toshiba Portege, Satellite, and Tecra laptops. The battery packs were also sold separately and also installed by Toshiba as part of a repair. Battery packs included in this recall have part numbers that begin with G71C (G71C*******). Part numbers are printed on the battery pack. A complete list of battery pack part numbers included in this recall can be found on the firm's website at http://go.toshiba.com/battery.