Toshiba Expands Laptop Lithium-Ion Battery Recall

Last March, Toshiba recalled the lithium-ion battery packs used in approximately 91,000 laptops that were found to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Now, the company is expanding the safety initiative, recalling an additional 83,000 units. According to a notice filed with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the expanded recall involves the battery packs used in 41 of its computer models. Previously, the recall covered 39 models, including the Portege, Satellite, and Tecra laptops, sold between June 2011 and Jan. 2016. The new recall expands to cover the same models sold through Nov. 2016.