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Lenovo Expands Recall of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12159, announced on April 24, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled all-in-one desktop computers, or PCs, are flat-panel monitors with the PC integrated into the monitor housing itself. The power supplies are also inside the monitor or PC housing. The computer chassis has a matte black finish with the brand name "ThinkCentre" in the lower left hand corner of the monitor front. The recalled desktop model numbers, M90z and M70z, along with the serial number and manufacturing date code can be found on a label on the underside of the unit. Models Date Codes M70z and M90z 1001 to 1012 1101 to 1112 1201 to 1203 001 to 012 101 to 112 201 to 203 Consumers will need to check the serial number on their computer with Lenovo to determine if it is subject to this recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the computers, unplug the power supply and contact the firm to determine if your computer is included in the recall and to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the power supply. because additional systems and manufacturing dates have been added to the recall, even those customers who contacted lenovo regarding the march 2012 recall should contact lenovo again to verify if their system is part of this expanded program.. Affected brand: Lenovo.
The recalled all-in-one desktop computers, or PCs, are flat-panel monitors with the PC integrated into the monitor housing itself. The power supplies are also inside the monitor or PC housing. The computer chassis has a matte black finish with the brand name "ThinkCentre" in the lower left hand corner of the monitor front. The recalled desktop model numbers, M90z and M70z, along with the serial number and manufacturing date code can be found on a label on the underside of the unit. Models Date Codes M70z and M90z 1001 to 1012 1101 to 1112 1201 to 1203 001 to 012 101 to 112 201 to 203 Consumers will need to check the serial number on their computer with Lenovo to determine if it is subject to this recall.
Affected products
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z computers
Recalled brands
Lenovo
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the computers, unplug the power supply and contact the firm to determine if your computer is included in the recall and to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the power supply. Because additional systems and manufacturing dates have been added to the recall, even those customers who contacted Lenovo regarding the March 2012 recall should contact Lenovo again to verify if their system is part of this expanded program.
Recall date
April 24, 2012
CPSC recall #12159 covers Lenovo Expands Recall of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 24, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled all-in-one desktop computers, or PCs, are flat-panel monitors with the PC integrated into the monitor housing itself. The power supplies are also inside the monitor or PC housing. The computer chassis has a matte black finish with the brand name "ThinkCentre" in the lower left hand corner of the monitor front. The recalled desktop model numbers, M90z and M70z, along with the serial number and manufacturing date code can be found on a label on the underside of the unit. Models Date Codes M70z and M90z 1001 to 1012 1101 to 1112 1201 to 1203 001 to 012 101 to 112 201 to 203 Consumers will need to check the serial number on their computer with Lenovo to determine if it is subject to this recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #12159 is consumers should immediately stop using the computers, unplug the power supply and contact the firm to determine if your computer is included in the recall and to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the power supply. because additional systems and manufacturing dates have been added to the recall, even those customers who contacted lenovo regarding the march 2012 recall should contact lenovo again to verify if their system is part of this expanded program.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Lenovo-Expands-Recall-of-ThinkCentre-Desktop-Computers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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