Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Home product recall 10-330. Announced by CPSC on Sep 2, 2010.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 2, 2010. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook’s plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm’s website at http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 41,000 worldwide units, as CPSC gives them.
Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Irvine, Calif.
- 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.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
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.
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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.
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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.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.