Toshiba Recalls Select Satellite Notebooks for Burn Hazard

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Toshiba is ‘voluntarily’ recalling many Satellite notebooks for a burn hazard. To see if your notebook is considered “overheating”, Toshiba created a BIOS update available here which automatically disables power and directs the user to contact Toshiba for a free repair if the computer reaches a specific temperature. If you own a Toshiba Satellite be sure to click the link above for more information including the full list of affected models.

Recalled Toshiba Satellite Models

  • Name of Product: Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Series Notebook Computers
  • Units: About 41,000 worldwide
  • Manufacturer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
  • Hazard: The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook’s plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
  • Incidents/Injuries: 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.
  • 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.
  • Sold at: 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.

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