Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3559.
Lenovo sold these extended-life batteries with new ThinkPad notebook PCs or as optional or replacement batteries for the following ThinkPad notebook models: R Series (R60 and R60e), T Series (T60 and T60p) and Z Series (Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p). The recalled 9-cell batteries have the following part number, which can be found on the battery label: FRU P/N 92P1131.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3559.
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers should use only ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Lenovo's Web Sites, Telephone And Direct Sales, And Lenovo Authorized Distributors Nationwide Between November 2005 And February 2007, As An Accessory For About $180, And As Part Of A Thinkpad Notebook Computer For Between $750 And $3,500. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3559.
Customers should contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime, or log on to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram to determine if the battery is part of the recall and to order a replacement battery.
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Lenovo's Web Sites, Telephone And Direct Sales, And Lenovo Authorized Distributors Nationwide Between November 2005 And February 2007, As An Accessory For About $180, And As Part Of A Thinkpad Notebook Computer For Between $750 And $3,500. Recall FAQ
Lenovo's Web Sites, Telephone And Direct Sales, And Lenovo Authorized Distributors Nationwide Between November 2005 And February 2007, As An Accessory For About $180, And As Part Of A Thinkpad Notebook Computer For Between $750 And $3,500. is the subject of an electronics recall: Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on March 1, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 100,000 units are potentially affected.