CPSC Recall in 2018: Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops 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 2018.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-094

Date: February 06, 2018

Product Name: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation)

Recall Description:

This recall involves 14 inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in silver and black. The product name “5 th Generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon,” the machine type 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3 or 20K4 and the serial number or S/N are printed on the bottom of the laptop. Laptops manufacture dates from 16/12 through 17/10 (for December 2016 through October 2017) are included in the recall. The manufacturing date codes can be found on the bottom of the laptop.

Hazard Description:

An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

There have been no reports of overheating in the United States.

Sold At:

Lenovo.com, CDW, Insight, Connection, Zones, and to other PC resellers from December 2016 through November 2017 for between $1,100 and $2,600.

Manufactured In:

China