CPSC recall 06-270, announced September 28, 2006, covers Sony Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers (about 168,500 units). These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Lenovo to receive a replacement battery, free of charge. Recall contact: call (800) 426-7378, or go to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram.
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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
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
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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 12 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
the battery label
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2005 through September 2006
- Price paid
- $150 to $3,500
Why it was recalled
These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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 to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 12 listed in this recall.
- 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.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sony
- Manufacturer
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 06-270
- Units
- About 168,500 battery packs (an additional 357,500 battery packs were sold worldwide)
- Manufactured in
- Japan, China
- 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.
- Distributor
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C., International Business Machines Corp., of Armonk, N.Y.
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 168,500 units: the 24th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Sony is named in 14 CPSC notices in this index, from 2003 to 2017. This recall is the 4th. The one before: Sony Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (06-245, Aug 2006). 9 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 20 months. Recalled the same month the notice says sales ended.
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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