Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard

The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Recall #: 09170
Affected scope: About 230

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.c. recalled Lenovo sold the AC Adaptors as part of the ThinkVision Soundbar option. The FRU part numb….

Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.c. in March 26, 2009. Reason: The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free …. Verify recall #09170 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers..

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agency class: March 26, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09170 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.

Product description

Lenovo sold the AC Adaptors as part of the ThinkVision Soundbar option. The FRU part number 89P8571 with date code 200810 is located on the back of the adaptor.

Reason for recall

The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement part.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09170
Date reported	March 26, 2009
Date initiated	March 26, 2009
Recalling firm	Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.c.
Affected scope	About 230
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 AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement part.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Lenovo sold the AC Adaptors as part of the ThinkVision Soundbar option. The FRU part number 89P8571 with date code 200810 is located on the back of the adaptor.. Recalled by Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.c.. Units affected: About 230.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement part.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 26, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09170.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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