Lenovo Expands Recall of Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
This recall was issued April 21, 2015.
- Posted
- April 21, 2015
- Recall Number
- 15117
- Quantity
- About 148,800 in the United States and 17,700 in Canada (About 34,500 in the United States and 2,900 in Canada were recalled in March 2014)
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & Injuries
Lenovo has received four reports of incidents of battery packs overheating and damaging the computers, battery packs and surrounding property. One incident included a consumer's skin being reddened and burn marks on the consumer's clothing.