PRA number
2006/8795
Published date
Product description
The batteries were sold with the following Lenovo and IBM ThinkPad notebook personal computers from February 2005 to September 2006:
Lenovo estimates that between 5% and 10% of ThinkPad notebook personal computers sold in the period February 2005 to September 2006 inclusive are affected by this recall.
Lenovo estimates that between 5% and 10% of ThinkPad notebook personal computers sold in the period February 2005 to September 2006 inclusive are affected by this recall.
Reasons the product is recalled
In rare cases batteries may be subject to overheating and could pose a potential fire risk.
The hazards to consumers
Fire
What consumers should do
Contact Lenovo by visiting www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram 24 hours a day or by calling (toll free) 131 426 between 9am and 9pm 7 days a week.
Supplier
Lenovo (Australia & NZ) Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
