CPSC recall 18094
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation)
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-02-06
On 2018-02-06 the CPSC announced a recall of ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation) by Lenovo Pc, citing an unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18094 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-02-06 |
| Published | 2018-02-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Lenovo Pc |
| Distribution | US |
Product
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation) | 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.
Reason
An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, 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/2018/Lenovo-Recalls-ThinkPad-Laptops-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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