Lenovo Expands Recall of Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers 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-6370.
This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: the Edge 11, 13, 14, 15, 120, 125, 320, 325, 420, 425, 430, 520, 525 and 530 series; the L412, L420/421, L512 and L520 series; the T410, T420, T510 and T520 series; the W510 and W520 series; and the X100e, X120e, X121e, X130e, X200, X200s, X201, X201s, X220 and X220t series. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure between 8 to 11 inches long, 1 to 3 inches wide and about 1 inch high. Recalled battery packs have one of the following part numbers starting with the fourth digit in a long series of numbers and letters printed on a white sticker below the bar code on the battery pack: 42T4695, 42T4711, 42T4740, 42T4798, 42T4804, 42T4812, 42T4816, 42T4822, 42T4826, 42T4828, 42T4834, 42T4840, 42T4862, 42T4868, 42T4874, 42T4880, 42T4890, 42T4944, 42T4948, 42T4954, 42T4958, 45N1022 and 45N1050.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6370.
Consumers should immediately turn off their ThinkPad notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their ThinkPad notebook without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.
✅ 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 Computer And Electronics Stores, And Authorized Dealers Nationwide And Online At Www.lenovo.com From February 2010 Through June 2012 For Between $350 And $3,000 When Sold As Part Of Thinkpad Notebook Computers. The Battery Packs Were Also Sold Separately For Between $80 And $150. 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-6370.
Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lenovo.com and select Support at the top of the page, then click on the link to the recall page in the News and Alerts section at the bottom right of the page for more information.
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Computer And Electronics Stores, And Authorized Dealers Nationwide And Online At Www.lenovo.com From February 2010 Through June 2012 For Between $350 And $3,000 When Sold As Part Of Thinkpad Notebook Computers. The Battery Packs Were Also Sold Separately For Between $80 And $150. Recall FAQ
Computer And Electronics Stores, And Authorized Dealers Nationwide And Online At Www.lenovo.com From February 2010 Through June 2012 For Between $350 And $3,000 When Sold As Part Of Thinkpad Notebook Computers. The Battery Packs Were Also Sold Separately For Between $80 And $150. is the subject of an electronics recall: Lenovo Expands Recall of Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on April 21, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 148,800 units are potentially affected.