Product Recall Number: 12129
Why was Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers recalled?
A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 12129
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-03-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 50,500
Incidents: The firm received reports of one fire incident and one smoke incident in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the computers, unplug the power supply and contact the firm to determine if your computer is included in the recall and to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of the power supply.
Sold At: Online at Lenovo's websites, by telephone and direct sales through Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide from May 2010 through January 2012 for about $500 for the M70z model and $800 for the M90z model.
Importers: Lenovo, of Morrisville, N.C.
Manufacturers: Lenovo, of Morrisville, N.C.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed