Recalls / 2014-12-09

Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

15044 · Recalled 2014-12-09 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Lenovo's LS-15 AC power cord manufactured from February 2011 to December 2011. The power cords were distributed with IdeaPad brand B-, G-, S-, U-, V- and Z-series laptop computers and Lenovo brand B-, G- and V-series laptop computers. The recalled power cords are black in color and have the "LS-15" molded mark on the AC adapter end. The manufacture date code in the format REV: 00 YYMM is on a label attached to the cord.

Hazards

The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

None reported in the U.S. or Canada. Lenovo has received reports from outside the U.S. of 15 incidents involving overheating, sparking, melting and burning. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.

Products

Name	Model	Units
AC power cords		About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Lenovo Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Laptop computers with the AC power cords were sold at computer, electronics stores, authorized dealers, online at www.lenovo.com, 500.

Consumer contact

Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.lenovo.com and click on Support at the bottom of the page, then select News and Alerts, then click on Recalls for more information.

More images

A label with the date code is attached to the cord

Source: CPSC recall 15044. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.