Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12129. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the computers, unplug the power supply and contact the firm to determine if your computer is included in the recall and to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the power supply.
CPSC recall 12129 has the recall date 8 Mar 2012. The notice names the firm Lenovo. The recall has about 50,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Computers Equipment and Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm received reports of one fire incident and one smoke incident in the U.S. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 50,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled all-in-one desktop computers, or PCs, are flat-panel monitors with the PC integrated into the monitor housing itself. The power supplies are also inside the monitor or PC housing. The computer chassis has a matte black finish with the brand name "ThinkCentre" in the lower left-hand corner of the monitor front. The recalled desktop model numbers are M90z and M70z along with the serial number and manufacturing date code can be found on a label on the underside of the unit. Models Date Codes M70z and M90z 1001 to 1012 1101 to 1112 001 to 012 101 to 112 Only certain of the M70z and M90z computers built in this time frame are affected. Consumers will need to check the serial number on their computer with Lenovo to determine if it is subject to this recall. |
| Product | Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers, About 50,500, Computers Equipment and Accessories |
| Sold at | Online at Lenovo's websites, by telephone and direct sales through Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide from May 2010 through January 2012 for about $500 for the M70z model and $800 for the M90z model. |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Importer | Lenovo |
| Made in | Mexico |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Overheating
- Category: Computers Equipment and Accessories
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 50,500Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Computers Equipment and Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Lenovo
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard |
| 21 Apr 2015 | Lenovo Expands Recall of Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 9 Dec 2014 | Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Lenovo Expands Recall of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12129The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12129. https://recallregister.com/product/1001-lenovo-recalls-thinkcentre-desktop-computers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12129 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm received reports of one fire incident and one smoke incident in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at Lenovo's websites, by telephone and direct sales through Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide from May 2010 through January 2012 for about $500 for the M70z model and $800 for the M90z model.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12129?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12129?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 50,500