CPSC recall 14142
ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-05-28
On 2015-05-28 the CPSC announced a recall of ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs by Lenovo, citing the battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14142 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-03-27 |
| Published | 2015-05-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Lenovo |
| Distribution | US |
Product
ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs | This recall involves Lenovo battery packs sold with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: the Edge 11, 13 and 14 series, the T410, T420, T510 and W510 series, and the X100e, X120e, X200, X201 and X201s series. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure between 8 to 11 inches long, 1 to 3 inches wide and about 1 inch high. Recalled battery packs have one of the following part numbers starting with the fourth digit in a long series of numbers and letters printed on a white sticker below the bar code on the battery pack: 42T4695, 42T4711, 42T4798, 42T4804, 42T4812, 42T4822, 42T4828, 42T4834, 42T4840 and 42T4890.
Reason
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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/2014/Lenovo-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-ThinkPad-Notebook-Computers
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