Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-09-28 · 06270
Hazards
These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
06270
Date
2006-09-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
Retailer(s)
Lenovo and IBM Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo and IBM authorized distributors between February 2005 and September 2006, as an accessory, for between $150 and $180 and as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer, for between $750 and $3500.
Distributor(s)
Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C.; International Business Machines Corp., of Armonk, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
Japan; China
Description
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: T Series (T43, T43p, T60, T60p); R Series (R51e, R52, R60, R60e); and X Series (X60, X60s). The recalled batteries have the following part or model numbers, which can be found on the battery label: Part/model number: ASM P/N 92P1072 92P1088 92P1142 92P1170 92P1174 FRU P/N 92P1073 92P1089 92P1141 92P1169 or 93P5028 92P1173 or 93P5030