Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | AC power cords |
| Units | About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada |
| Hazards | The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C. |
Details
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.
Consumer Contact
Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.lenovo.com and click on Support at the bottom of the page, then select News and Alerts, then click on Recalls for more information.
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