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Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC · 07118 · published 2007-03-01

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Hazard

If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is not an internal battery cell defect.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers should use only ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan

Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers

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