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CPSCRecalled Mar 1, 2007 · #07118

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

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Lenovo's Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide between November 2005 and February 2007, as an accessory for about $180, and as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer for between $750 and $3,500.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice