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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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.