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Product Recall Number: 15-044

Why was AC power cords recalled?

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

AC power cords
Here's product recall specific data for AC power cords.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-044

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-12-09

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: AC power cords

  • 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: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • 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.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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