Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ 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-3367.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3367.
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.
✅ 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 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. 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-3367.
Customers should contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime or log on to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram to determine if the battery is part of the recall and to receive a replacement battery.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on September 28, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 168,500 units are potentially affected.