CPSC recall 09-170, announced March 26, 2009, covers Lenovo (United States) AC Adaptor used with ThinkVision Soundbars (about 230 units). The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement part. Recall contact: call (800) 426-7378, or go to www.lenovo.com.
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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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
Lenovo sold the AC Adaptors as part of the ThinkVision Soundbar option. The FRU part number 89P8571 with date code 200810 is located on the back of the adaptor.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the adaptor
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2008 through January 2009
- Price paid
- $30
Why it was recalled
The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement part.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 426-7378, or go to www.lenovo.com.
- 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
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Speakers
- Recall number
- 09-170
- Units
- About 230
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lenovo's Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide from October 2008 through January 2009, as an accessory for about $30.
- Distributor
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.
AC Adaptor used with ThinkVision Soundbars
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
- 230 units: the 111th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 29 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Brand history
- Lenovo (United States) is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2006 to 2009. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Sanyo Electric Lithium-ion extended-life batteries (07-118, Mar 2007). 3 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.lenovo.com
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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