Lenovo USB-C Laptop Accessory Batteries Recalled Due to Fire Risk
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Lenovo USB-C laptop accessory batteries following reports of battery overheating and fire risk.
Cause of Overheating
The recall was prompted by reports of battery overheating caused by a short circuit, which has been linked to a loose internal screw within the batteries.
Immediate Action Required
Lenovo is advising users to immediately cease using the affected USB-C laptop auxiliary batteries and to promptly contact the company for a free replacement. Alternatively, users can follow the correct lithium-ion battery disposal instructions provided by Lenovo.
Product Details
The recall specifically applies to the Lenovo USB-C laptop power bank with model number PBLG2W, manufactured between January and June 2022.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Lenovo USB-C laptop accessory batteries.
The USB-C laptop auxiliary batteries sold by Lenovo are said to cause battery overheating due to a short circuit, leading to a risk of fire.
Since this problem is caused by a loose internal screw, there is no way for users to solve the problem, and they must stop using the battery immediately and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement or follow the correct lithium-ion battery disposal instructions.
The product being recalled is a Lenovo USB-C laptop power bank with model number PBLG2W and applies only to products manufactured between January and June 2022.
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