Lenovo ThinkPad Notebook Battery Recall

✨ Plain-English Summary

Lenovo and IBM are recalling lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebooks because they can overheat and catch fire. If you own a ThinkPad from the T, R, or X series, you should check if your battery is affected and stop using it immediately. (Estimated repair/replacement value: $50-100 if not covered by recall program)

Source & Verification

This page summarizes the official notice and keeps key facts easy to verify.

Official source

CPSC

Announced by source

September 28, 2006

Last reviewed by RecallRadar

March 4, 2026

What You Should Do

1. 1Check your battery's part or model number on the battery label to see if it matches the recalled models (92P1072, 92P1088, 92P1142, 92P1170, 92P1174, 92P1073, 92P1089, 92P1141, 92P1169, 93P5028, 92P1173, or 93P5030)
2. 2Stop using the recalled battery immediately if it matches
3. 3Contact Lenovo for a free replacement battery
4. 4Until your replacement arrives, use your ThinkPad with the AC adapter plugged in and the battery removed

What's Being Recalled

Quoted source excerpt from the official notice.

The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following ThinkPad notebook computers: T Series (T43, T43p, T60, T60p); R Series (R51e, R52, R60, R60e); and X Series (X60, X60s). The recalled batteries have the following part or model numbers, which can be found on the battery label: Part/model number: ASM P/N 92P1072 92P1088 92P1142 92P1170 92P1174 FRU P/N 92P1073 92P1089 92P1141 92P1169 or 93P5028 92P1173 or 93P5030 Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Lenovo to receive a replacement battery, free of charge. Until a replacement battery arrives, consumers can continue to use their computer by turning off the system, removing the battery, and plugging in the AC adapter and power cord. Consumers should use only genuine ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.

Who's Affected

Specific models and identifiers listed in the source notice:

Technical model codes are manufacturer identifiers. Match both the product name and model code from your device settings, label, or packaging.

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