Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook Computer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Lenovo is recalling ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should remove the battery and contact Lenovo for a free replacement.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage and minor personal injury (skin reddening and burn marks on clothing), which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Lenovo Inc. is recalling battery packs sold with specific ThinkPad notebook computers and separately. The recall involves approximately 148,800 units in the United States and 17,700 in Canada. The affected battery packs are black, measure between 8 to 11 inches long, and have specific part numbers printed on a white sticker below the barcode. The computers involved include various series such as the Edge, L, T, W, and X series.
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Lenovo has received four reports of incidents where battery packs overheated and damaged computers, battery packs, and surrounding property. In one incident, a consumer's skin was reddened and burn marks appeared on their clothing.
Consumers should immediately turn off their ThinkPad notebook computer, remove the battery pack, and contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. The computers can continue to be used without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord. Consumers can contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 or online at www.lenovo.com for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs
- Manufacturer
- Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Electronics
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 148,800
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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