Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-03-01). Hazards: fire, burn, fall. Models: R60, R60e, T60, T60p, Z60m, Z61e…. About 100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07118 |
| Published | 2007-03-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers |
| Firm named in the title | Lenovo |
| Firms | Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan (manufacturer); Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 100,000 |
| Model numbers | R60, R60e, T60, T60p, Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Lenovo's Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide between November 2005 and February 2007, as an accessory for about $180, and as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer for between $750 and $3,500. |
Description
Lenovo sold these extended-life batteries with new ThinkPad notebook PCs or as optional or replacement batteries for the following ThinkPad notebook models: R Series (R60 and R60e), T Series (T60 and T60p) and Z Series (Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p). The recalled 9-cell batteries have the following part number, which can be found on the battery label: FRU P/N 92P1131.
Hazard
If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is not an internal battery cell defect.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers should use only ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.
Incidents and injuries
Lenovo has received four reports of batteries overheating and damaging the notebook. This caused damage to the notebook computers, minor property damage and, in one case, minor eye irritation to one consumer.
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