Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Recall #: 16131
Affected scope: About 91,000 (in addition, 10,000 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Panasonic, of Japan recalled This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 39 models of Toshib….

Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards was recalled by Panasonic, of Japan in March 30, 2016. Reason: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately go to the firm's website and click on the battery pack utili…. Verify recall #16131 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Panasonic, of Japan issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers..

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agency class: March 30, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16131 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 39 models of Toshiba Portege, Satellite, and Tecra laptops. The battery packs were also sold separately and also installed by Toshiba as part of a repair. Battery packs included in this recall have part numbers that begin with G71C (G71C*******). Part numbers are printed on the battery pack. A complete list of battery pack part numbers included in this recall can be found on the firm's website at http://go.toshiba.com/battery.

Reason for recall

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately go to the firm's website and click on the battery pack utility link in the first shadowed box on the page. Consumers can also perform a manual check using the laptop and battery pack's model, part and serial numbers. If it is part of the recall, consumers should power off the laptop, remove the battery and follow the instructions to obtain a free replacement battery pack. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers should use the laptop by plugging into AC power only.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16131
Date reported	March 30, 2016
Date initiated	March 30, 2016
Recalling firm	Panasonic, of Japan
Affected scope	About 91,000 (in addition, 10,000 were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately go to the firm's website and click on the battery pack utility link in the first shadowed box on the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 30, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16131.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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