Toshiba's tablet ambitions hit by Dixons recall

High return rates prompt Dixons to remove Toshiba's Folio 100 from its shelves

Total recall: Dixons has taken the Toshiba Folio off sale temporarily

Toshiba's tablet ambitions have suffered a blow after Dixons removed its Folio 100 Android devices from its shelves.

Dixons had secured a 21-day exclusive deal around the product, which had been touted as a cost-effective alternative to Apple's iPad.

However, barely two weeks into the agreement, the retail monolith has taken all Folios off its shelves in response to high return rates.

In a statement, Dixons said: "We can confirm that we have taken the Toshiba Folio off sale temporarily as we have had a high level of returns and we do not want to give our customers a bad experience of what is actually a very good product.

"We are working with Toshiba to identify what the issue is and hope to have a resolution very soon."

Toshiba said in a statement: "Toshiba UK is aware of reports regarding customer returns of the Folio 100, and is currently working with Dixons Retail to provide a solution.

"An update on availability will be provided in due course."