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

Reported: March 1, 2007 Initiated: March 1, 2007 #07118

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan. Units affected: About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 1, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07118.