Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 15044. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.
CPSC recall 15044 has the recall date 9 Dec 2014. The notice names the firm Lenovo. The recall has about 500,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Power Cords.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported in the U.S. or Canada. Lenovo has received reports from outside the U.S. of 15 incidents involving overheating, sparking, melting and burning. No injuries were reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 500,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Lenovo's LS-15 AC power cord manufactured from February 2011 to December 2011. The power cords were distributed with IdeaPad brand B-, G-, S-, U-, V- and Z-series laptop computers and Lenovo brand B-, G- and V-series laptop computers. The recalled power cords are black in color and have the "LS-15" molded mark on the AC adapter end. The manufacture date code in the format REV: 00 YYMM is on a label attached to the cord. |
| Product | AC power cords, About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada, Power Cords |
| Sold at | Laptop computers with the AC power cords were sold at computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com from February 2011 through June 2012 for between $350 and $1,500. |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 500,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Power Cords
- 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 |
| 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 |
| 8 Mar 2012 | Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15044The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15044. https://recallregister.com/product/1878-lenovo-recalls-computer-power-cords-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15044 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported in the U.S. or Canada. Lenovo has received reports from outside the U.S. of 15 incidents involving overheating, sparking, melting and burning. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Laptop computers with the AC power cords were sold at computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com from February 2011 through June 2012 for between $350 and $1,500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15044?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15044?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada