The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·12129·Announced 2012-03-08

Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Lenovo is recalling about 50,500 ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers because a power supply defect can overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported fire incident and one smoke incident, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk products where harm has occurred, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lenovo, of Morrisville, N.C., is recalling about 50,500 ThinkCentre M70z and M90z all-in-one desktop computers. The recall is due to a defect in an internal component in the power supply that can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The affected computers are flat-panel monitors with the PC integrated into the monitor housing, featuring a matte black finish and the brand name "ThinkCentre" in the lower left-hand corner of the monitor front.

The firm received reports of one fire incident and one smoke incident in the U.S., but no injuries have been reported. The recalled units were sold online at Lenovo's websites, by telephone, and through direct sales via authorized distributors nationwide from May 2010 through January 2012. The M70z model sold for about $500 and the M90z model for about $800. Only certain units built during this time frame are affected, and consumers must check their serial number with Lenovo to determine if their computer is subject to the recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the computers, unplug the power supply, and contact Lenovo to schedule a free replacement of the power supply. For additional information, consumers can contact Lenovo toll-free at (855) 248-2194 or visit the firm's website at www.lenovo.com/aiopsurecall.

The recalled product

Product
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers
Manufacturer
Lenovo, of Morrisville, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Computers
Hazard
Affected units
50,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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