Lenovo Lithium-ion Battery Recall

[Corrine]

Original post by Bugbatter at https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=14515

Lenovo has requested that this be posted on sites where we are active.
On March 27, 2014, Lenovo voluntarily recalled certain lithium-ion batteries. These batteries were manufactured for use with ThinkPad notebook computers that shipped worldwide between October 2010 and April 2011. Lenovo is offering replacement batteries free of charge regardless of warranty status.

View March 27, 2014 battery recall FAQs.(see link below).

Lenovo sold the batteries with new notebook computers or as optional or replacement batteries on the models listed below.

ThinkPad T410, T420, T510, W510, X100E, X120E, X200, X201, X201s Series
Edge 11, Edge 13, and Edge 14 Series
Option P/Ns 43R9255, 51J0500, 57Y4186, 57Y4564, 57Y4565, 57Y4625, 57Y4559, 43R9254, 0A36277

These models may have shipped with 3-cell, 4-cell, 6-cell or 9-cell batteries.

Until a replacement battery arrives, you should turn off the system, remove the battery, and only power your ThinkPad by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.

Details and instructions:
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?DocID=HF004122&rd=1

 

[Digerati]

I think it is sad, if not a bit deceiving that Lenovo does not state the reason for the recall - these batteries can overheat, catch fire, and burn aggressively producing very high heat levels and noxious gases. Stating the reason, I believe, would motivate users to take advantage of this recall. Sadly, so many folks ignore recall notices if they feel (guess?) they do not have a defective product.

I note this also affects some Canadian systems too.

US-Consumer Protection Safety Commission: Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

 

[throttleboi]

I think it is sad, if not a bit deceiving that Lenovo does not state the reason for the recall - these batteries can overheat, catch fire, and burn aggressively producing very high heat levels and noxious gases. Stating the reason, I believe, would motivate users to take advantage of this recall. Sadly, so many folks ignore recall notices if they feel (guess?) they do not have a defective product.

I note this also affects some Canadian systems too.

US-Consumer Protection Safety Commission: Lenovo Recalls Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

this^. I so agree.