Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06270. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 06270 has the recall date 28 Sep 2006. The notice names the firm Sony Energy Devices. The recall has about 168,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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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 | 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. |
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| Units | 168,500 |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers, About 168,500 battery packs (an additional 357,500 battery packs were sold worldwide), Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan |
| Distributor | Lenovo (United States) Inc; International Business Machines Corp |
| Made in | Japan, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 168,500Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Sony Energy Devices
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2008 | PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard |
| 23 Oct 2006 | Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires |
| 24 Aug 2006 | Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 15 Aug 2006 | Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06270The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06270. https://recallregister.com/product/3367-lenovo-and-ibm-announce-recall-of-thinkpad-notebook-computer-batteries/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 06270 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06270?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 168,500 battery packs (an additional 357,500 battery packs were sold worldwide)
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan, China