Dynabook Americas Recalls 15.5 Million Toshiba Laptop AC Adapters Over Burn and Fire Hazards
Dynabook Americas, formerly known as Toshiba, has issued a recall for 15.5 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters burn and fire hazards , the company announced. The recall comes after the company received 679 reports of the recalled AC adapters overheating, catching fire, melting, and causing minor burn injuries in 43 cases. The affected AC adapters were sold both alongside Toshiba personal laptop computers and separately, with date codes ranging from April 2008 through December 2012. Manufactured in China, these adapters are associated with more than 60 models, with the company providing a webpage listing the impacted model numbers and serial numbers. Approximately 1.3 million of the affected adapters were also distributed in Canada. Consumers who have purchased these adapters are urged to immediately cease using them and contact Dynabook Americas for a free replacement. Recall Details and Potential Risks The recall has prompted concerns regarding the safety of consumers using these...