Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 19th Sep 2006 09:26 UTC
Hardware, Embedded Systems After Dell and Apple, Toshiba is now too issueing a massive recall of Sony-made laptop batteries. The batteries, used in Dynabook and Dynabook Satellite laptops manufactured between March and May this year, could fail on the road because of problems with storing and transmitting power, Toshiba spokesman Keisuke Ohmori said. The total of recalled Sony batteries is now about 6.5 million. Even airlines have prohibited the use of Dell and Apple laptops in-flight.
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danger when charged
by GCrain on Tue 19th Sep 2006 12:57 UTC
GCrain
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I thought the danger of fire is when the batteries are connected to the charger being charged. On an airplane, I don't think that is possible. Maybe first class, but I wouldn't know about that.