CPSC2007-03-01
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
Consumer contact
Customers should contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime, or log on to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram to determine if the battery is part of the recall and to order a replacement battery.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Lenovo-Recalls-ThinkPad-Notebook-PC-Extended-Life-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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