CPSC recall 07-118, announced March 1, 2007, covers Sanyo Electric Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers (about 100,000 units). 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. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. 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.
The 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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 6 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the battery label
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2005 through February 2007
- Price paid
- $180 to $3,500
Why 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.
Incidents and injuries
Lenovo has received four reports of batteries overheating and damaging the notebook. This caused damage to the notebook computers, minor property damage and, in one case, minor eye irritation to one consumer.
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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 6 listed in this recall, then check the item or SKU numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units.
- 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
- Sanyo Electric
- Manufacturer
- Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 07-118
- Units
- About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide)
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Distributor
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Lithium-ion extended-life 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
- 100,000 units: the 33rd-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them. Fall: named in 1 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 16 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
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 order a replacement battery.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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