It is one of the largest recalls in recent years. Due to the risk of fire, around 15.5 million notebook power supplies are currently being recalled.
Anyone who uses a Toshiba notebook that was sold between 2008 and 2015 is potentially affected. There is a serious reason for all this. According to the company, hundreds of reports have now been received that the corresponding power supplies can overheat and sometimes even catch fire. There are said to have been injuries.
You can check on this website whether your notebook power supply is one of the recalled devices. All you have to do is enter the part and serial number. Affected parties are encouraged to stop use immediately and contact the company for a free replacement.
Toshiba, known as Dynabook since 2019, no longer plays a major role in the notebook segment these days. The global market share is estimated at around one percent. The likelihood that one of the dangerous power supplies is still in circulation in this country is therefore rather low. If you are unsure, you should still take the online test to avoid taking any risks. And if you would like to replace your old Toshiba notebook with a new one, you will find a large selection at ALTERNATE!