Name of Product: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony
cells used in Toshiba notebook computers.
Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Toshiba has received three reports outside of the
United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: 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
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