Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 22, 2023 CPSC #24031

Quick answer

Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #24031, announced on November 22, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Lenovo USB USB-C Laptop Power Bank with model number PBLG2W. The power bank has a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to charge laptops, cell phones, and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The power bank is black and measures approximately 7 inches long by 3 inches wide. "Lenovo" is printed in black letters on a red tag on the USB power cord. The recalled units were manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022. The manufacturing date is located on the product label in a year/month (YY/MM) format. The recalled units have the manufacturing date of 22/01, 22/02, 22/03, 22/04, 22/05 or 22/06. The part number 40ALLG2WWW and the model number PBLG2W are also located on the product label. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lenovo usb-c laptop power banks and contact lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations.. Affected brand: Lenovo Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves the Lenovo USB USB-C Laptop Power Bank with model number PBLG2W. The power bank has a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to charge laptops, cell phones, and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The power bank is black and measures approximately 7 inches long by 3 inches wide. "Lenovo" is printed in black letters on a red tag on the USB power cord. The recalled units were manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022. The manufacturing date is located on the product label in a year/month (YY/MM) format. The recalled units have the manufacturing date of 22/01, 22/02, 22/03, 22/04, 22/05 or 22/06. The part number 40ALLG2WWW and the model number PBLG2W are also located on the product label.

Affected products

Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks

Recalled brands

Lenovo Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks and contact Lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations.

Recall date

November 22, 2023

Categories

Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #24031?

CPSC recall #24031 covers Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 22, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Lenovo USB USB-C Laptop Power Bank with model number PBLG2W. The power bank has a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to charge laptops, cell phones, and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The power bank is black and measures approximately 7 inches long by 3 inches wide. "Lenovo" is printed in black letters on a red tag on the USB power cord. The recalled units were manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022. The manufacturing date is located on the product label in a year/month (YY/MM) format. The recalled units have the manufacturing date of 22/01, 22/02, 22/03, 22/04, 22/05 or 22/06. The part number 40ALLG2WWW and the model number PBLG2W are also located on the product label.

What is the remedy for recall #24031?

The CPSC remedy for recall #24031 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lenovo usb-c laptop power banks and contact lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations.. 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 USB-C Laptop Power Banks 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/2024/Lenovo-Recalls-USB-C-Laptop-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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