ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 6, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

18094

Brand / firm

Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong

Sold / distributed

Lenovo.com, CDW, Insight, Connection, Zones, and to other PC resellers from December 2016 through November 2017 for between $1,100 and $2,600.

Why it was recalled

An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in silver and black. The product name "5th Generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon," the machine type 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3 or 20K4 and the serial number or S/N are printed on the bottom of the laptop. Laptops manufacture dates from 16/12 through 17/10 (for December 2016 through October 2017) are included in the recall. The manufacturing date codes can be found on the bottom of the laptop.

What to do

Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall and for assistance in locating the nearest authorized repair center for inspection and repair. If the laptop is included in the recall, stop using it immediately.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.