Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1878.
This recall involves Lenovo's LS-15 AC power cord manufactured from February 2011 to December 2011. The power cords were distributed with IdeaPad brand B-, G-, S-, U-, V- and Z-series laptop computers and Lenovo brand B-, G- and V-series laptop computers. The recalled power cords are black in color and have the "LS-15" molded mark on the AC adapter end. The manufacture date code in the format REV: 00 YYMM is on a label attached to the cord.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1878.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Laptop Computers With The Ac Power Cords Were Sold At Computer And Electronics Stores, Authorized Dealers And Online At Www.lenovo.com From February 2011 Through June 2012 For Between $350 And $1,500. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1878.
Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.lenovo.com and click on Support at the bottom of the page, then select News and Alerts, then click on Recalls for more information.
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Laptop Computers With The Ac Power Cords Were Sold At Computer And Electronics Stores, Authorized Dealers And Online At Www.lenovo.com From February 2011 Through June 2012 For Between $350 And $1,500. Recall FAQ
Laptop Computers With The Ac Power Cords Were Sold At Computer And Electronics Stores, Authorized Dealers And Online At Www.lenovo.com From February 2011 Through June 2012 For Between $350 And $1,500. is the subject of an electronics recall: Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on December 9, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 500,000 units are potentially affected.