Recall 06-270, published September 28, 2006
Sony Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
93P5028The 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
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
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.
What should I do if I have 93P5028?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with 93P5028.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 426-7378, or go to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Sony
- Recall published
- September 28, 2006
- Category
- Home Electronics
- Units
- About 168,500 battery packs (an additional 357,500 battery packs were sold worldwide)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Other model numbers in this recall
One other starts with 93P50, like 93P5028.
