CPSC2018-02-06
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard
Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong
Hazard
An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall and for assistance in locating the nearest authorized repair center for inspection and repair. If the laptop is included in the recall, stop using it immediately.
Sold at
Lenovo.com, CDW, Insight, Connection, Zones, and to other PC resellers from December 2016 through November 2017 for between $1,100 and $2,600.
Affected count
About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
There have been no reports of overheating in the United States.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation)
Consumer contact
Lenovo Services at 800-426-7378, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or an authorized Warranty Services Provider or online at https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL or www.lenovo.com and click on Products and Services to access the recall section.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Lenovo-Recalls-ThinkPad-Laptops-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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