Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 27, 2014 CPSC #14142

Quick answer

Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #14142, announced on March 27, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: the Edge 11, 13 and 14 series, the T410, T420, T510 and W510 series, and the X100e, X120e, X200, X201 and X201s series. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure between 8 to 11 inches long, 1 to 3 inches wide and about 1 inch high. Recalled battery packs have one of the following part numbers starting with the fourth digit in a long series of numbers and letters printed on a white sticker below the bar code on the battery pack: 42T4695, 42T4711, 42T4798, 42T4804, 42T4812, 42T4822, 42T4828, 42T4834, 42T4840 and 42T4890. The remedy is consumers should immediately turn off their thinkpad notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. consumers can continue to use their thinkpad notebook without the battery pack by plugging in the ac adapter and power cord.. Affected brand: Lenovo Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: the Edge 11, 13 and 14 series, the T410, T420, T510 and W510 series, and the X100e, X120e, X200, X201 and X201s series. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure between 8 to 11 inches long, 1 to 3 inches wide and about 1 inch high. Recalled battery packs have one of the following part numbers starting with the fourth digit in a long series of numbers and letters printed on a white sticker below the bar code on the battery pack: 42T4695, 42T4711, 42T4798, 42T4804, 42T4812, 42T4822, 42T4828, 42T4834, 42T4840 and 42T4890.

Affected products

ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs

Recalled brands

Lenovo Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off their ThinkPad notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their ThinkPad notebook without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.

Recall date

March 27, 2014

Categories

Batteries and Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14142?

CPSC recall #14142 covers Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 27, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: the Edge 11, 13 and 14 series, the T410, T420, T510 and W510 series, and the X100e, X120e, X200, X201 and X201s series. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure between 8 to 11 inches long, 1 to 3 inches wide and about 1 inch high. Recalled battery packs have one of the following part numbers starting with the fourth digit in a long series of numbers and letters printed on a white sticker below the bar code on the battery pack: 42T4695, 42T4711, 42T4798, 42T4804, 42T4812, 42T4822, 42T4828, 42T4834, 42T4840 and 42T4890.

What is the remedy for recall #14142?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14142 is consumers should immediately turn off their thinkpad notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. consumers can continue to use their thinkpad notebook without the battery pack by plugging in the ac adapter and power cord.. 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 Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers 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/2014/Lenovo-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-ThinkPad-Notebook-Computers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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