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Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Home product recall 06-270. Announced by CPSC on Sep 28, 2006.

  • CPSC: stop using it
CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Sep 28, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Lenovo to receive a replacement battery, free of charge. Until a replacement battery arrives, consumers can continue to use their computer by turning off the system, removing the battery, and plugging in the AC adapter and power cord. Consumers should use only genuine ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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 receive a replacement battery.

Which ones are recalled?

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

About 168,500 battery packs (an additional 357,500 battery packs were sold worldwide) units, as CPSC gives them.

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 5 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Sony Energy Devices Corp., Japan.
  • Distributed by Lenovo (United States) Inc., Research Triangle Park, N.C.
  • Distributed by International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, N.Y.
  • 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.
  • Made in Japan and China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Lenovo has received one confirmed report of a battery overheating and causing a fire that damaged the notebook computer. The incident, which occurred within an airport terminal as the user was boarding an airplane, caused enough smoking and sparking that a fire extinguisher was used to put it out. There was minor property damage and no injuries were reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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