CPSC recall · Reported February 6, 2018
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard
An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.
Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in….
Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong in February 6, 2018. Reason: An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if t…. Verify recall #18094 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard..
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- February 6, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18094 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #18094) was formally reported on February 6, 2018. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada).
The documented reason for this recall is: An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall and for assistance in locating the nearest authorized repair center for … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in silver and black. The product name "5th Generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon," the machine type 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3 or 20K4 and the serial number or S/N are printed on the bottom of the laptop. Laptops manufacture dates from 16/12 through 17/10 (for December 2016 through October 2017) are included in the recall. The manufacturing date codes can be found on the bottom of the laptop.
Reason for recall
An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall and for assistance in locating the nearest authorized repair center for inspection and repair. If the laptop is included in the recall, stop using it immediately.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18094 |
| Date reported | February 6, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 6, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong |
| Affected scope | About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall an…
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