Battery recall for Satellite M50

Hey all,
I have a Satellite M50 laptop running Ubuntu 8.04 and this morning I got a message saying that my battery may have been the subject of a recall. I went to the site it pointed to and it stated that my laptop was on the list, however my battery pack was not.
It also said that the page I'd been referred to related to laptops sold in the States. This laptop was sold in Australia.
I'm just wondering if the battery I am using has been recalled as well and don't want to risk being charged $60 for being out of warranty. The battery number is PA3451U-1BAS.
Thanks in advance

There are links to Battery programs on the Toshiba Australia site at www.isd.toshiba.com.au
http://www.isd.toshiba.com.au/battery/Batt_Check_Tool.zip
http://www.isd.toshiba.com.au/battery2007/battery_instructions.asp
http://www.isd.toshiba.com.au/battery/Batt_Affected.asp
Run the battery check tool to determine if your battery is affected. Then if it is affected, follow the instructions.

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