Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
This recall was issued September 28, 2006.
- Posted
- September 28, 2006
- Recall Number
- 06270
- Quantity
- About 168,500 battery packs (an additional 357,500 battery packs were sold worldwide)
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Action Taken
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Lenovo to receive a replacement battery, free of charge. Until a replacement battery arrives, consumers can continue to use their computer by turning off the system, removing the battery, and plugging in the AC adapter and power cord. Consumers should use only genuine ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.
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Incidents & Injuries
Lenovo has received one confirmed report of a battery overheating and causing a fire that damaged the notebook computer. The incident, which occurred within an airport terminal as the user was boarding an airplane, caused enough smoking and sparking that a fire extinguisher was used to put it out. There was minor property damage and no injuries were reported.