CPSC Recall in 2014: Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2014.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-142

Date: March 27, 2014

Product Name: ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs

Recall Description:

The battery packs, which were sold with computers and separately, can overheat.

Hazard Description:

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 34,500 in the United States and 2,900 in Canada

Incidents:

Lenovo has received two reports of the battery packs overheating, resulting in damage to the computer, battery pack and nearby property. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com nationwide from October 2010 through April 2011 for between $350 and $3,000 when sold as part of ThinkPad notebook computers. The battery packs were also sold separately for between $80 and $150.

Manufactured In:

China