# Toshiba Expands Recall of Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2017-01-04 · 17064 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 17064
- **Date:** 2017-01-04
- **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 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Toshiba-Expands-Recall-of-Laptop-Computer-Battery-Packs)
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