15.5 million Toshiba laptop adapters recalled for fire and burn hazards

(WHTM) — Approximately 15.5 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters are being recalled by Dynabook Americas due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recalled AC adapters were sold both individually and with Toshiba brand personal laptop computers. They can be identified by their date codes, which range from April 2008 through December 2012. That could appear in two different date formats: year then month (April 2008 is 0804), or a year week, date format (week 15 of 2008 is 0815).

The adapters are black with model and serial numbers and date codes printed on the rating label. Affected models, as well as their serial numbers and date codes, are found below.

The CSPC tells consumers to immediately stop using the recalled AC adapters, which can overheat and spark, and contact Dynabook Americas for a free replacement.

Consumers can check online if their AC adapter is part of the recall and find instructions on how to order a replacement.

According to the CSPC, there have been 679 reports of the recalled AC adapters overheating or catching on fire, melting, and burning. Among these were 43 reports of minor burn injuries.

Dynabook can be reached at 800-457-7777 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, contacted via email, or reached online.