Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 10330. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 10330 has the recall date 2 Sep 2010. The notice names the firm Toshiba America Information Systems. The recall has about 41,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Computer Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 41,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers, About 41,000 worldwide, Computer Equipment |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba America Information Systems Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 41,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Computer Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Toshiba America Information Systems
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10330The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 10330. https://recallregister.com/product/324-toshiba-recalls-t-series-notebook-computers-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10330 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10330?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 41,000 worldwide
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China