CPSC recall · Reported March 1, 2007
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire 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 n…
Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan recalled Lenovo sold these extended-life batteries with new ThinkPad notebook PCs or as optional o….
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan in March 1, 2007. Reason: If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, th…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional info…. Verify recall #07118 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan issued this CPSC recall-If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, th….
- None
- agency class
- March 1, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07118 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
Lenovo sold these extended-life batteries with new ThinkPad notebook PCs or as optional or replacement batteries for the following ThinkPad notebook models: R Series (R60 and R60e), T Series (T60 and T60p) and Z Series (Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p). The recalled 9-cell batteries have the following part number, which can be found on the battery label: FRU P/N 92P1131.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07118 |
| Date reported | March 1, 2007 |
| Date initiated | March 1, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan |
| Affected scope | About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacemen…
- Check the recall number (07118) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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