Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
USToshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Recalling Firm: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Toshiba-Recalls-T-Series-Notebook-Computers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/df3888c5ec714c028118ebed5e49f1f6.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled notebook computers |
| Hazards › Name | The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers |
| Products › Type | Computer Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1893 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 41,000 worldwide |
| Recall I D | 324 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2010-09-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 10330 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/11625r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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