CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 07118
Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2007
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan
- Manufacturer
- Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan
- Distributor
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C.
- Country
- US
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