Reported Nov 22, 2023
Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
Lenovo Inc. of Morrisville, North Carolina
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks and contact Lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations.
Firm contact: Lenovo toll-free at 866-989-0515 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@lenovo.com or online at https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/HT515669 or at www.lenovo.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks
- Amount recalled
- About 2,850 (In addition, about 510 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Online at www.lenovo.com, www.newegg.com, www.cdw.com, www.insight.com, www.connection.com, www.shi.com, www.Softchoice.com, www.eBay.com and www.staples.com from May 2022 through January 2023 for about $100..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The power bank's internal screws can come loose, causing a short circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fire hazard. Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash or battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. They can cause fires and explosions if they are damaged or crushed and are a hazard when thrown in the trash.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received one report of a fire causing minimal property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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