PRA number
2014/14480
Published date
Product description
"LS-15" labeled AC Power cables.
The cables being recalled were sold in conjunction with Lenovo ‘IdeaPad’ branded notebooks from 1 February 2011 to 30 June 2012. They were either: (a) included in Lenovo products, (b) distributed as stand-alone replacement packs, or (c) distributed as stand-alone option.
The cables being recalled were sold in conjunction with Lenovo ‘IdeaPad’ branded notebooks from 1 February 2011 to 30 June 2012. They were either: (a) included in Lenovo products, (b) distributed as stand-alone replacement packs, or (c) distributed as stand-alone option.
Reasons the product is recalled
In some instances the "LS-15" labelled connector's electrical insulation may degrade over time with the potential to overheat and burn.
The hazards to consumers
The AC power cord can overheat, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.
What consumers should do
Consumers are asked to visit www.lenovo.com/powercord2014 to determine if they are affected and to arrange for a free replacement power cord.
If you have a power cord that has been recalled, please be advised that until the replacement cord arrives, you should turn off your system, remove the cord, and dispose of it in a recycle or waste bin. Customers should save the power brick adaptor as the replacement cable will only be the cord going from the power brick adaptor to the wall socket outlet. Customers can continue to use the computer on battery power.
For more information consumers can contact Lenovo (Australia & New Zealand) Pty Ltd (toll free) on 1800 041 267 or visit www.lenovo.com/powercord2014.
If you have a power cord that has been recalled, please be advised that until the replacement cord arrives, you should turn off your system, remove the cord, and dispose of it in a recycle or waste bin. Customers should save the power brick adaptor as the replacement cable will only be the cord going from the power brick adaptor to the wall socket outlet. Customers can continue to use the computer on battery power.
For more information consumers can contact Lenovo (Australia & New Zealand) Pty Ltd (toll free) on 1800 041 267 or visit www.lenovo.com/powercord2014.
Traders who sold this product
- Ingram Micro Pty Ltd (ABN 45 112 487 966)
61 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 Australia
- Synnex Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 40 052 285 882)
92 Carroll Road, Oakleigh South VIC 3167 Australia
- Dicker Data Ltd (ABN 95 000 969 362)
230 Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231 Australia
61 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 Australia
- Synnex Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 40 052 285 882)
92 Carroll Road, Oakleigh South VIC 3167 Australia
- Dicker Data Ltd (ABN 95 000 969 362)
230 Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell NSW 2231 Australia
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Energy and utilities unit (NSW) is the responsible regulator for this recall.