Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-118 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 1, 2007
- Brand
- Lenovo
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnFalls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers · About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide) units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Lenovo's Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide between November 2005 and February 2007, as an accessory for about $180, and as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer for between $750 and $3,500.; Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan; Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Research Triangle Park, N.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
Lenovo has received four reports of batteries overheating and damaging the notebook. This caused damage to the notebook computers, minor property damage and, in one case, minor eye irritation to one consumer.
Consumer contact
Customers should contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime, or log on to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram to determine if the battery is part of the recall and to order a replacement battery.
Recall history and context
Lenovo appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Lenovo recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers (About 100,000 battery packs (an additional 105,000 battery packs were sold worldwide) units). 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).
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers should use only ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.