8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than 15 million laptop AC adapters recalled

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than 15 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters are being recalled.

The company is recalling the adapters due to burn and fire hazards.

The recall includes AC adapters sold with Toshiba laptops as well as those sold separately. They have date codes between April 2008 through December 2012.

One example of a recalled Toshiba laptop AC adapter – Photo from Consumer Product Safety Commission

You should stop using them and contact the company for a free replacement. You will need to submit a photo of the adapter with the power cord cut in order to be eligible to receive a new one.

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RECALL INFORMATION FROM THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION