Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 15044 · Dec 9, 2014 · Lenovo
500,000
units affected
500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15044
- Date
- Dec 9, 2014
- Company
- Lenovo
- Units affected
- 500,000
- Product
- AC power cords
- Product type
- Power Cords
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Lenovo's LS-15 AC power cord manufactured from February 2011 to December 2011. The power cords were distributed with IdeaPad brand B-, G-, S-, U-, V- and Z-series laptop computers and Lenovo brand B-, G- and V-series laptop computers. The recalled power cords are black in color and have the "LS-15" molded mark on the AC adapter end. The manufacture date code in the format REV: 00 YYMM is on a label attached to the cord.
What can happen
The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ac power cords?
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.
What is the hazard?
The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.