Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-11-22). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion, entrapment. Models: PBLG2W. About 2,850 units in the US and 510 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24031 |
| Published | 2023-11-22 |
| Last updated | 2023-11-22 |
| Products | Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks |
| Firm named in the title | Lenovo |
| Firms | Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, North Carolina (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,850 |
| Units (Canada) | 510 |
| Model numbers | PBLG2W |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion, entrapment |
| Remedy classes | replace, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.lenovo.com, www.newegg.com, www.cdw.com, www.insight.com, www.connection.com, www.shi.com, www.Softchoice.com, www.eBay.com and www.staples.com from May 2022 through January 2023 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves the Lenovo USB USB-C Laptop Power Bank with model number PBLG2W. The power bank has a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to charge laptops, cell phones, and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The power bank is black and measures approximately 7 inches long by 3 inches wide. "Lenovo" is printed in black letters on a red tag on the USB power cord. The recalled units were manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022. The manufacturing date is located on the product label in a year/month (YY/MM) format. The recalled units have the manufacturing date of 22/01, 22/02, 22/03, 22/04, 22/05 or 22/06. The part number 40ALLG2WWW and the model number PBLG2W are also located on the product label.
Hazard
The power bank's internal screws can come loose, causing a short circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fire hazard. Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash or battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. They can cause fires and explosions if they are damaged or crushed and are a hazard when thrown in the trash.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks and contact Lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a fire causing minimal property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank recalled due to fire hazard (Health Canada)
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