# Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-03-30 · 16131 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16131
- **Date:** 2016-03-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Panasonic battery packs used in Toshiba laptop computers

## Hazards

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Toshiba-Recalls-Laptop-Computer-Battery-Packs)
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