CPSC2014-03-27
Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 34,500 in the United States and 2,900 in Canada
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs
Consumer contact
Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lenovo.com and select Support at the top of the page, then click on the link to the recall page in the News and Alerts section at the bottom right of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Lenovo-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-ThinkPad-Notebook-ComputersDon't want to check this manually?
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