[Recalled] Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers — The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with, or sold separately to be use… | CPSC 2007-08-09

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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 Hazards: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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What to do if you own this product

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