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

Active Recall Announced March 1, 2007 CPSC #07118

Quick answer

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #07118, announced on March 1, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., Lenovo (United States) Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

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

Recalled brands

Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., Lenovo (United States) Inc.

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.

Recall date

March 1, 2007

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07118?

CPSC recall #07118 covers Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 1, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #07118?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07118 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Lenovo-Recalls-ThinkPad-Notebook-PC-Extended-Life-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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