Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18094. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall and for assistance in locating the nearest authorized repair center for inspection and repair. If the laptop is included in the recall, stop using it immediately.
CPSC recall 18094 has the recall date 6 Feb 2018. The notice names the firm Lenovo PC. The recall has about 78,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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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 | There have been no reports of overheating in the United States. |
|---|---|
| Units | 78,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in silver and black. The product name "5th Generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon," the machine type 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3 or 20K4 and the serial number or S/N are printed on the bottom of the laptop. Laptops manufacture dates from 16/12 through 17/10 (for December 2016 through October 2017) are included in the recall. The manufacturing date codes can be found on the bottom of the laptop. |
| Product | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation), About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Lenovo.com, CDW, Insight, Connection, Zones, and to other PC resellers from December 2016 through November 2017 for between $1,100 and $2,600. |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong |
| Importer | Lenovo Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 78,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls on the register that name Lenovo PC
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18094The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18094. https://recallregister.com/product/8248-lenovo-recalls-thinkpad-laptops-due-to-fire-hazard/. 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 18094 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been no reports of overheating in the United States.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lenovo.com, CDW, Insight, Connection, Zones, and to other PC resellers from December 2016 through November 2017 for between $1,100 and $2,600.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18094?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18094?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada)