ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation)
CPSC Recall #18-094 — February 6, 2018
Product
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation)
Description
This recall involves 14 inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in silver and black. The product name “5 th Generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon,” the machine type 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3 or 20K4 and the serial number or S/N are printed on the bottom of the laptop. Laptops manufacture dates from 16/12 through 17/10 (for December 2016 through October 2017) are included in the recall. The manufacturing date codes can be found on the bottom of the laptop.
Hazard
An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been no reports of overheating in the United States.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall and for assistance in locating the nearest authorized repair center for inspection and repair. If the laptop is included in the recall, stop using it immediately.
Units Affected
About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Lenovo.com, CDW, Insight, Connection, Zones, and to other PC resellers from December 2016 through November 2017 for between $1,100 and $2,600.
Manufacturer
Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong
Importer
Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.
Manufactured In
China