Key Takeaway

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard by Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan was recalled on March 1, 2007. What to do: Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers...

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

Recalled: March 1, 2007 ~About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide) units affected 07118

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.

Injuries / Consequence

Lenovo has received four reports of batteries overheating and damaging the notebook. This caused damage to the notebook computers, minor property damage and, in one case, minor eye irritation to one consumer.

Remedy

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.

Products Affected

Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

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

Company Information

Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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 e...

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