# Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2014-03-27 · 14142 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 14142
- **Date:** 2014-03-27
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs

## Hazards

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

## Remedies

Replace

## Retailer(s)

Computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com nationwide from October 2010 through April 2011 for between $350 and $3,000 when sold as part of ThinkPad notebook computers. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $80 and $150.

## Importer(s)

Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Lenovo-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-ThinkPad-Notebook-Computers)
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