Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07267. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Toshiba to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely, by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from Toshiba or from an authorized Toshiba reseller.
CPSC recall 07267 has the recall date 9 Aug 2007. The notice names the firm Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells). The recall has about 1,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,400 |
| 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 |
| Product | Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries containing Sony cells used in Toshiba notebook computers, About 1,400, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Authorized electronics retailers nationwide from January 2006 through April 2006 for between $680 and $1,300 for the computer systems and for between $90 and $120 when sold separately. |
| Manufacturer | Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells) |
| Importer | Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif. (computers) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,400Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07267The 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 07267. https://recallregister.com/product/3689-toshiba-recalls-notebook-computer-batteries-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07267 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized electronics retailers nationwide from January 2006 through April 2006 for between $680 and $1,300 for the computer systems and for between $90 and $120 when sold separately.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07267?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,400
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China