Toshiba has recalled 13.3-inch Satellite notebook T130/T135. Apparently, it seems that such systems are at risk of fire. The recall has invested about 41,000 devices.

Toshiba, with the agency U.S. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, has decided to recall 41,000 notebook series well Satellite T130/T135 as potentially dangerous. Specifically, the models are called the T135 Satellite, the Satellite and Satellite Pro T135D T130, distributed worldwide. According to reports on the Internet, the problem with these devices is linked to a defect of power plug. 129 Ben reports have confirmed that the plastic around the part is deformed due to the heat developed.

To determine if your system is affected by this important issue, you must download directly from the manufacturer an updated BIOS from which it is possible, if necessary, temporarily disable the external power before you get free repair from Toshiba. The notebooks in question were issued between August 2009 and officially today at a price ranging between 600 and 800 dollars. These models feature 13.3-inch long range, high performance and compact design.

Problems related to overheating of components and have forced the recall of the affected devices have involved only Toshiba. We remember the past events related to Sony and Hewlett Packard to name but one example. But Apple had to recall several MacBook because of defective hard disks.