Battery Packs used in certain Toshiba Laptops
Published 16 November 2016
Product
This recall is an extension of a previous recall. January 2016 recall: Affected batteries were supplied from June 2011 to September 2015 as a replacement battery for, or with, various models of Portégé, Satellite, Satellite Pro and Tecra laptops. Extended recall: Affects batteries supplied from July 2013 to November 2016 as a replacement battery for, or with, Satellite models – additional batteries are affected.
Why it was recalled
The affected batteries may overheat because of a short circuit.
Hazard
If batteries overheat, they can be a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.