Toshiba T Series Notebook Computer Recall

PEEL REGION - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Toshiba, today announced a voluntary recall of three of Toshiba's notebook computers.

The Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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.

These notebooks were 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.

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. For additional information, contact Toshiba at 1(800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm's website at http:///laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices.