Toshiba is recalling approximately 41,000 notebook computers sold worldwide since August 2009 because they can overheat where the AC adaptor plugs into the DC-In jack (or “harness”), posing a burn hazard. The company has received 129 reports of overheating and deforming the plastic casing around the plug, including two reports of minor burn injuries which [...]
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Sony Electronics has issued a recall for approximately 233,000 VAIO notebook computers due to the possibility of overheating. The San Diego-based company has received 30 reports of its new laptops overheating, which resulted in “deformed” keyboards and casings. No injuries have been reported. The recalled computers are part of the VPCF11 Series and VPCCW2 Series. [...]
Users of certain Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebooks should be on alert as HP has expanded a previous recall for lithium-Ion batteries. Since May 2009, HP has received 38 reports of overheating and rupturing, resulting in 11 incidents of minor personal injury and 31 instances of minor property damage. The May 2009 worldwide recall was a [...]
Consumers who have purchased certain Acer Aspire-series notebook computers are being urged to contact Acer immediately. Acer has received three reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in slight melting of the internal casing. No incidents have occurred in the U.S., nor have any injuries been reported. A faulty internal microphone wire under the palm rest has [...]
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