CPSC recall 07118
Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers by Sanyo Electric, citing if the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is n….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07118 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2007-03-01 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Sanyo Electric |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers | Lenovo sold these extended-life batteries with new ThinkPad notebook PCs or as optional or replacement batteries for the following ThinkPad notebook models: R Series (R60 and R60e), T Series (T60 and T60p) and Z Series (Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p). The recalled 9-cell batteries have the following part number, which can be found on the battery label: FRU P/N 92P1131.
Reason
If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is not an internal battery cell defect.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Lenovo-Recalls-ThinkPad-Notebook-PC-Extended-Life-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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