CPSCRecalled Sep 28, 2006 · #06270
Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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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
Product details
- Product
- Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
- Model numbers
- 92P1072, 92P1088, 92P1142, 92P1170, 92P1174, 92P1073, 92P1089, 92P1141, 92P1169, 93P5028, 92P1173, 93P5030
- UPCs
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- Sold at
- Lenovo and IBM Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo and IBM authorized distributors between February 2005 and September 2006, as an accessory, for between $150 and $180 and as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer, for between $750 and $3500.
- Made in
- Japan, China
What you should do
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.