Satellite Pro L50 - poor battery charge capacity

Satellite Pro L50, I had a warning box appear from the Toshiba PC Health Monitor which said
"Your battery charge capacity is relatively poor.
After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at max capacity & may need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. For more info about the 'poor' charge status click the help button."
Clicking the help button indicated the battery condition at about a third charge capability.
Is this an indication that I need a new battery?
The laptop is only 4 months old & I have some concerns. Comments appreciated
Regards, Mooky.

Laptop PSKJPA-00E00U Satellite Pro L50-A O/S Win7 Pro SP1 32b purchased 22/10/2013.
1. 10/7/2014 Toshiba PC Health Monitor indicated "Battery Charge Capacity Poor - Battery will loose its ability to perform at max capacity & may need to be replaced". Battery (PA5107U-1BRS) was replaced by Toshiba as the battery is enclosed within the laptop case.
2. Currently there is a red cross on the battery charge notification icon which indicates "consider changing your battery".
This indicator is a Windows battery health warning which I have now disabled. The Toshiba PC Health Monitor indicates that the battery is good & everything is OK.
PC works fine & battery charge usually lasts about 2 hours.
Is the battery on the way out?
Do I need to contact Toshiba again as the batteries seem to last less than one year & are difficult to replace being inside the case.
I would appreciate any advice as I am unsure where to go from here.
Regards, Mooky

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