Toshiba Expands Recall of Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-01-04 · 17064
Hazards
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
17064
Date
2017-01-04
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 November 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
Description
This expanded recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 41 models of Toshiba Satellite laptops, including the Satellite models affected by the March 2016 recall. Toshiba has expanded the number of battery packs to include those sold between June 2011 and November 2016. The battery packs also were sold separately and 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.