Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Home product recall 07-267. Announced by CPSC on Aug 9, 2007.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Aug 9, 2007. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 1,400 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Toshiba to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely, by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from Toshiba or from an authorized Toshiba reseller.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.bxinfo.toshiba.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with, or sold separately to be used with, the following notebook computer models: Satellite A100, Satellite A105 and Tecra A7. The battery model is printed on the battery. Model Computer Model Prefix Number (first 2 digits of serial number) Model Prefix (first 6 characters) Manufacturing Date Range Estimated Retail Pricing (when sold) Satellite A100 16, 26, 36, 46 PSAA0U January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006 About $1,300 Satellite A105 16, 26, 36, 46 PSAA2U PSAA8U PSAA9U January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006 About $1,000 Tecra A7 16, 26, 36, 46 PTA70U PTA71U January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006 About $700
About 1,400 units, as CPSC gives them.
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Sony Energy Devices Corp., Japan (battery cells).
- Imported by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Irvine, Calif. (computers).
- Authorized electronics retailers nationwide from January 2006 through April 2006 for between $680 and $1,300 for the computer systems and for between $90 and $120 when sold separately.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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