CPSC Recall in 2015: Lenovo Expands Recall of 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 2015.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-117

Date: April 21, 2015

Product Name: ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs

Recall Description:

Battery packs 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 148,800 in the United States and 17,700 in Canada (About 34,500 in the United States and 2,900 in Canada were recalled in March 2014.)

Incidents:

Lenovo has received four reports of incidents of battery packs overheating and damaging the computers, battery packs and surrounding property. One incident included a consumer's skin being reddened and burn marks on the consumer's clothing.

Sold At:

Computer and electronics stores, and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.lenovo.com from February 2010 through June 2012 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