ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Lenovo is recalling battery packs used with various ThinkPad notebook computers because the batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The recall affects battery packs sold with ThinkPad Edge, L, T, W, and X series models, as well as batteries sold separately. The black battery packs measure approximately 8 to 11 inches long, 1 to 3 inches wide, and about 1 inch high, and can be identified by specific part numbers printed on a white sticker below the barcode on the battery.
Consumers who have an affected ThinkPad should immediately turn off the notebook computer and remove the battery pack. Lenovo will provide a free replacement battery pack. In the meantime, consumers can continue using their ThinkPad by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord instead of using the battery. Consumers should contact Lenovo to obtain the replacement battery pack.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: the Edge 11, 13, 14, 15, 120, 125, 320, 325, 420, 425, 430, 520, 525 and 530 series; the L412, L420/421, L512 and L520 series; the T410, T420, T510 and T520 series; the W510 and W520 series; and the X100e, X120e, X121e, X130e, X200, X200s, X201, X201s, X220 and X220t 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, 42T4740, 42T4798, 42T4804, 42T4812, 42T4816, 42T4822, 42T4826, 42T4828, 42T4834, 42T4840, 42T4862, 42T4868, 42T4874, 42T4880, 42T4890, 42T4944, 42T4948, 42T4954, 42T4958, 45N1022 and 45N1050.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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