Toshiba T Series Notebook Computers recall: Burn Hazard
Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Toshiba T Series Notebook Computers recalled?
The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately download the latest version of Toshiba's BIOS computer program to their notebook computer at http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices. This new computer program will detect whether the notebook computer is overheating, and if so, disable the notebook computer's external power and display a message directing the consumer to contact Toshiba for a free repair. Consumers who do not have Internet access should contact Toshiba to arrange for installation of the updated BIOS. Contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm's website at http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers
- Company
- Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 41,000 worldwide
- Sold at
- Electronics stores and other retailers nationwide and online, including at Toshibadirect.com and other websites, from August 2009 through August 2010 for between $600 and $800.
- Recall date
- September 2, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- Toshiba has received 129 reports of the notebook computers overheating and deforming the plastic casing area around the AC adapter plug, including two reports of minor burn injuries that did not require medical attention and two reports of minor property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves certain Toshiba Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite Pro T130 notebook computer models. "Toshiba" is printed on the top of the notebook computer. The model name and number are printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook computers.