Lenovo recalls battery packs for ThinkPad laptops due to fire hazard. Affected models include Edge 11/13/14, T410/T420/T510/W510, and X100e/X120e/X200/X201 series. Remove battery and contact Lenovo for free replacement.
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Lenovo is recalling battery packs for certain ThinkPad notebook computers because they can overheat and cause fires. Users should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact Lenovo for a free replacement.
The battery packs can overheat and pose a fire hazard. This risk occurs when the battery packs are used normally without proper maintenance or if they become damaged.
ThinkPad notebook computer owners who purchased the recalled battery packs, especially those using the Edge 11/13/14, T410/T420/T510/W510, or X100e/X120e/X200/X201 series. Users with the specific part numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for black battery packs measuring 8-11 inches long, 1-3 inches wide, and about 1 inch high. Look for part numbers starting with '42T' followed by specific numbers like 42T4695, 42T4711, etc., printed on a white sticker below the bar code.
Immediately turn off your ThinkPad notebook computer and remove the battery pack.
Contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery pack.
Continue using your ThinkPad notebook 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 recall affects ThinkPad Edge 11, 13 and 14 series, T410, T420, T510 and W510 series, and X100e, X120e, X200, X201 and X201s series.
Check for black battery packs measuring 8-11 inches long, 1-3 inches wide, and about 1 inch high. Look for part numbers starting with '42T' followed by specific numbers like 42T4695, 42T4711, etc., printed on a white sticker below the bar code.
No, you can continue using your ThinkPad by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord without the battery pack, but you should remove the battery pack and contact Lenovo for a free replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lenovo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6408 — Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs Hello, I own a ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs that is covered by recall 6408 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.
