Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-09-28). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 92P1072, 92P1088, 92P1142, 92P1170, 92P1174, 92P1073…. About 168,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06270 |
| Published | 2006-09-28 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-22 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers |
| Firm named in the title | Lenovo and IBM |
| Firms | Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (manufacturer); Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C. (distributor); International Business Machines Corp., of Armonk, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, Japan |
| Units (US) | 168,500 |
| Model numbers | 92P1072, 92P1088, 92P1142, 92P1170, 92P1174, 92P1073, 92P1089, 92P1141, 92P1169, 93P5028, 92P1173, 93P5030 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Lenovo and IBM Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo and IBM authorized distributors between February 2005 and September 2006, as an accessory, for between $150 and $180 and as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer, for between $750 and $3500. |
Description
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: T Series (T43, T43p, T60, T60p); R Series (R51e, R52, R60, R60e); and X Series (X60, X60s). The recalled batteries have the following part or model numbers, which can be found on the battery label: Part/model number: ASM P/N 92P1072 92P1088 92P1142 92P1170 92P1174 FRU P/N 92P1073 92P1089 92P1141 92P1169 or 93P5028 92P1173 or 93P5030
Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Lenovo to receive a replacement battery, free of charge. Until a replacement battery arrives, consumers can continue to use their computer by turning off the system, removing the battery, and plugging in the AC adapter and power cord. Consumers should use only genuine ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.
Incidents and injuries
Lenovo has received one confirmed report of a battery overheating and causing a fire that damaged the notebook computer. The incident, which occurred within an airport terminal as the user was boarding an airplane, caused enough smoking and sparking that a fire extinguisher was used to put it out. There was minor property damage and no injuries were reported.
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