Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.,  has recalled their lithium-ion batteries stating that they can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Toshiba has received three reports outside of the United States of notebook batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Following are the Computer Model Prefix Number (first 2 digits of serial number) / Model Prefix (first 6 characters) / Manufacturing Date Range for each of the notebook models affected:
 
Satellite A100 - 16, 26, 36, 46 / PSAA0U / January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006
Satellite A105 - 16, 26, 36, 46 / PSAA2U, PSAA8U, PSAA9U / January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006
Tecra A7 - 16, 26, 36, 46 / PTA70U, PTA71U / January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006

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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.bxinfo.toshiba.com/.