Lenovo recalls battery packs for ThinkPad laptops due to fire risk. Remove battery, contact for free replacement. Continue using with AC adapter.
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Lenovo is recalling battery packs for several ThinkPad laptop models because they can overheat and cause fires. If you have one of these battery packs, you should stop using it and get a free replacement.
The battery packs can overheat and cause a fire hazard. This happens when the battery pack is used without proper safety features, leading to potential fire risks.
ThinkPad laptop users with the recalled battery packs are affected. Those who continue using the laptop with the battery pack plugged in are at risk of fire.
Check for black battery packs that are 8-11 inches long, 1-3 inches wide, and about 1 inch high. Look for part numbers starting with 42T or 45N followed by specific digits and letters.
Immediately turn off your ThinkPad notebook computer and remove the battery pack.
Contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack.
Continue using your ThinkPad without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.
Consumers should immediately turn off their ThinkPad notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their ThinkPad notebook without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.
The recalled battery packs are for ThinkPad Edge 11, 13, 14, 15, 120, 125, 320, 325, 420, 425, 430, 520, 525, 530 series; L412, L420/421, L512, L520 series; T410, T420, T510, T520 series; W510, W520 series; and X100e, X120e, X121e, X130e, X200, X200s, X201, X201s, X220, X220t series.
Check for black battery packs that are 8-11 inches long, 1-3 inches wide, and about 1 inch high. Look for part numbers starting with 42T or 45N followed by specific digits and letters.
Yes, you can continue using your ThinkPad without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lenovo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6370 — Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs Hello, I own a ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs that is covered by recall 6370 from Lenovo. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately turn off their ThinkPad notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their ThinkPad notebook without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
