Even More Sony Battery Recalls

By Jimmy Daniels
Contributing Writer, RealTechNews

Looks like the Sony battery problems are continuing as Toshiba has decided to recall 830,000 batteries and Dell has added another 100,000 to recall as well.

Toshiba said it would recall 830,000 laptop computer batteries made by Sony as part of Sony’s newly launched global replacement program.

A Toshiba spokesman said the company does not think there any safety issues regarding its PCs using Sony-made batteries, but it will recall them anyway to alleviate customer concerns. He added that Toshiba is not likely to pick up the tab for the recall.

“In a longer term, Sony will remain one of the top-class battery suppliers, and it is unrealistic that PC makers halt procurement from Sony.” Source: Yahoo

We Say: Sony said the recall will cost them between 170 and 250 million dollars, but they will still show an increase in profit, 5% this year compared with 1.6% last year, and it should increase a lot next year as well, growing to 2% of Sony’s revenue. Dell has stated that they will continue using Sony batteries, and I would suspect other manufacturers to do the same.