Sony lithium-ion batteries installed in Lenovo and IBM ThinkPad notebook computers sold between February 2005 and September 2006 may overheat in rare cases, posing a fire risk to users. Lenovo is aware of three incidents involving these batteries. The affected batteries can be identified by their part numbers (ASM P/N: 92P1072, 92P1088, 92P1142, 92P1170, 92P1174 or FRU P/N: 92P1073, 92P1089, 92P1141, 92P1169/93P5028, 92P1173/93P5030) and an 11-digit bar code printed on each battery.
Lenovo has initiated a voluntary corrective action to address the issue. The source does not specify what remedy is available to affected consumers or what steps they should take.
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The Sony batteries affected by Lenovo’s ongoing voluntary recall are, in rare cases, subject to extreme overheating, presenting a risk of fires that can affect users.Lenovo is aware of three incidents involving the Sony batteries.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
SONY lithium-ion battery installed in Lenovo and IBM Think Pad notebook computers sold between February 2005 and September 2006 (COMPUTER HARDWARE)Type/model: The part numbers of potentially affected batteries are: ASM P/N: 92P1072, 92P1088, 92P1142, 92P1170, 92P1174 FRU P/N: 92P1073, 92P1089, 92P1141, 92P1169/93P5028, 92P1173/93P5030.Note: Along with the part number, every battery has a unique identifier known as the 11S bar code. This bar code is key to identifying if the battery is affected by the recall. Notifying country: Portugal
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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