Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-03-27). Hazards: fire, burn. About 34,500 units in the US and 2,900 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14142 |
| Published | 2014-03-27 |
| Last updated | 2015-05-28 |
| Product category | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products | ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs |
| Firm named in the title | Lenovo |
| Firms | Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 34,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,900 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com nationwide from October 2010 through April 2011 for between $350 and $3,000 when sold as part of ThinkPad notebook computers. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $80 and $150. |
Description
This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: the Edge 11, 13 and 14 series, the T410, T420, T510 and W510 series, and the X100e, X120e, X200, X201 and X201s series. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure between 8 to 11 inches long, 1 to 3 inches wide and about 1 inch high. Recalled battery packs have one of the following part numbers starting with the fourth digit in a long series of numbers and letters printed on a white sticker below the bar code on the battery pack: 42T4695, 42T4711, 42T4798, 42T4804, 42T4812, 42T4822, 42T4828, 42T4834, 42T4840 and 42T4890.
Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off their ThinkPad notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their ThinkPad notebook without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.
Incidents and injuries
Lenovo has received two reports of the battery packs overheating, resulting in damage to the computer, battery pack and nearby property. No injuries have been reported.
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