Toshiba recalls 41,000 T series laptops

  Written by Lyn Mullins on Sep 21, 2010 10:09 am

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If you just sent your kid off to school with a new laptop, be aware that computer maker Toshiba is recalling 41,000 Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers because they can overheat at the plug-in adapter and burn. The Irvine, Calif. company has received 129 reports of the computers overheating and deforming the plastic casing. 

The computers were sold through electronics stores and other retailers nationwide and online, including at Toshibadirect.com and other websites, from August 2009 through August 2010.

The recall notice says, “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.”

You can also contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 or on their website.

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Thank Lyn

Thanks so much for the heads up, Lyn. I am currently shopping for a laptop and your info may have just saved me some headaches. It is especially helpful for folks who like to buy used on Ebay and other sites.

Take Care,

David Paul
the Follow Your Bliss guy

David Paul — Tue, 09/21/2010 - 10:27am

Thanks For The Heads Up Lyn !

I Appreciate The Information !

Steven Squillace — Tue, 09/21/2010 - 5:34pm

thanks Lyn

Thanks Lyn for this great info

Stefanie Sanspree — Tue, 09/21/2010 - 8:43pm

Argh...

I'm glad I don't have one of these.

Jerome Ratliff — Tue, 09/21/2010 - 9:56pm

Thank you Lynn!!!

This information just may save someones life.

Have a Blessed Day,

Danny & Laura

Danny & Laura J... — Tue, 09/21/2010 - 9:59pm

Hey Lyn

Good to know and will let my friends and family know. Thanks, I didn' know. Great value. Your friend always, Therese

Therese Catanzano — Tue, 09/21/2010 - 11:08pm

I got this laptop on a

I got this laptop on a lightning deal from Amazon. I paid $399 for it. It arrived in perfect condition. It has an quasi-industrial feel to it. The surface is textured - it eliminates fingerprints all over the outside. The machine runs as expected. There are not a bunch of ads or free software junk on it either. Monitor has nice brightness and minimal glare. Nice machine for the price.See Here: Toshiba Satellite Laptop

Niccy Hall — Sat, 12/25/2010 - 10:41pm

Ha-ha! It's like the

Ha-ha! It's like the Terminator - T-1000 :)
cheap laptops

Partizannka Par... — Mon, 01/17/2011 - 5:10am