Recalls / 2006-09-28

Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

06270 · Recalled 2006-09-28 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: T Series (T43, T43p, T60, T60p); R Series (R51e, R52, R60, R60e); and X Series (X60, X60s). The recalled batteries have the following part or model numbers, which can be found on the battery label: Part/model number: ASM P/N 92P1072 92P1088 92P1142 92P1170 92P1174 FRU P/N 92P1073 92P1089 92P1141 92P1169 or 93P5028 92P1173 or 93P5030

Hazards

These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported 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.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers		About 168,500 battery packs (an additional 357,500 battery packs were sold worldwide)

Parties

Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp.
Distributors: Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C., International Business Machines Corp., of Armonk, N.Y.
Made in: Japan, China
Sold at: Lenovo, IBM Web sites, telephone, direct sales, IBM authorized distributors, September 2006, as an accessory, for, $180, as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer, $3500.

Consumer contact

Customers should contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime or log on to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram to determine if the battery is part of the recall and to receive a replacement battery.

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Source: CPSC recall 06270. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.