Recall #07-118 · Published March 1, 2007
Sanyo Electric Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
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Affected model numbers
T60PThe recalled 9-cell batteries have the following part number, which can be found on the battery label: FRU P/N 92P1131.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is not an internal battery cell defect.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- Sanyo Electric
- Recall published
- March 1, 2007
- Category
- Home Electronics
- Units
- About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.