CPSC Recall in 2014: Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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: 15-044

Date: December 09, 2014

Product Name: AC power cords

Recall Description:

The AC power cord sold with IdeaPad and Lenovo brand can overheat.

Hazard Description:

The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada

Incidents:

None reported in the U.S. or Canada. Lenovo has received reports from outside the U.S. of 15 incidents involving overheating, sparking, melting and burning. No injuries were reported.

Sold At:

Laptop computers with the AC power cords were sold at computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com from February 2011 through June 2012 for between $350 and $1,500.

Manufactured In:

China