Rechargeable 9-cell lithium ion batteries
Rechargeable 9-cell lithium ion batteries was recalled on 30 March 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0283/07. Fire risk reported by Luxembourg. This product poses a risk of overheating and consequently fire.
| Alert Number | 0283/07 |
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | R series (R60, R60e) 0656, 0657, 0658, 0659, 9444, 9445, 9446, 9447, 9455, 9456, 9457, 9458, 9459, 9460, 9461, 9462, 9463, 9464, T series (T60, T60p)1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2613, 2623, 2637, 6369, 6370, 6371, 6372, 6373, 6374, 6457, 6458, 9459, 9460, 9461, 9462, 9463, 9465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6469, 6470, 6471, 8741, 8742, 8743, 8744, 8745, 8746, Z series (Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p) 0660, 0672, 0673, 0674, 0675, 2529, 2530, 2531, 2532, 9450, 9451, 9452, 9453 |
| Published | 30 March 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of overheating and consequently fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall of the product by the producerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Rechargeable 9-cell lithium-ion batteries placed inside certain models of Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computers or sold with these models between November 2005 and February 2007.The serial number of the batteries potentially affected (which is found on the battery label) is FRU P/N 92P1131. Also included are battery packs sold as an option or as an extra with the reference P/N 40Y6797.
🔥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a fire hazard related to Rechargeable 9-cell lithium ion batteries.
About this risk
This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.
Recommended action
Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.
Who is at risk?
All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.