| Alert Number | 0675/06 |
| Category | Communication and media equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 27 October 2006 |
Risk Description
The Sony batteries affected by Lenovo’s ongoing voluntary recall are, in rare cases, subject to extreme overheating, presenting a risk of fires that can affect users.Lenovo is aware of three incidents involving the Sony batteries.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
SONY lithium-ion battery installed in Lenovo and IBM Think Pad notebook computers sold between February 2005 and September 2006 (COMPUTER HARDWARE)Type/model: The part numbers of potentially affected batteries are: ASM P/N: 92P1072, 92P1088, 92P1142, 92P1170, 92P1174 FRU P/N: 92P1073, 92P1089, 92P1141, 92P1169/93P5028, 92P1173/93P5030.Note: Along with the part number, every battery has a unique identifier known as the 11S bar code. This bar code is key to identifying if the battery is affected by the recall.