Recalls / 2007-03-01

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

07118 · Recalled 2007-03-01 · CPSC page

Description

Lenovo sold these extended-life batteries with new ThinkPad notebook PCs or as optional or replacement batteries for the following ThinkPad notebook models: R Series (R60 and R60e), T Series (T60 and T60p) and Z Series (Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p). The recalled 9-cell batteries have the following part number, which can be found on the battery label: FRU P/N 92P1131.

Hazards

If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is not an internal battery cell defect.

Reported injuries

Lenovo has received four reports of batteries overheating and damaging the notebook. This caused damage to the notebook computers, minor property damage and, in one case, minor eye irritation to one consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers should use only ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers		About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide)

Parties

Manufacturer: Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.
Distributor: Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Made in: China
Sold at: Lenovo's Web sites, telephone, direct sales, Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide, February 2007, as an accessory for about $180, as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer for, 500.

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 order a replacement battery.

Source: CPSC recall 07118. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.