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ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs

CPSC Recall #15-117 — April 21, 2015

Recall #15-117 Date: April 21, 2015 Remedy: Replace

Product

ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs

Description

Battery packs sold with computers and separately can overheat.

Hazard

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Lenovo has received four reports of incidents of battery packs overheating and damaging the computers, battery packs and surrounding property. One incident included a consumer's skin being reddened and burn marks on the consumer's clothing.

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 148,800 in the United States and 17,700 in Canada (About 34,500 in the United States and 2,900 in Canada were recalled in March 2014.)

Sold At

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.

Importer

Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.

Manufactured In

China

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