CPSCGeneral Alert
Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: December 9, 2014Recall ID: 15044Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
AC power cords
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Lenovo-Recalls-Computer-Power-Cords |
| Title | Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15044.LenovoACPowerCordLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled LS-15 AC power cord |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15044.LenovoCordBlurWritingLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | AC end adapter with molded mark |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15044.LenovoCordblur.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | A label with the date code is attached to the cord |
| Hazards › Name | The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported in the U.S. or Canada. Lenovo has received reports from outside the U.S. of 15 incidents involving overheating, sparking, melting and burning. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | AC power cords |
| Products › Type | Power Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 2079 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1878 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Laptop computers with the AC power cords were sold at computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com from February 2011 through June 2012 for between $350 and $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2014-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 15044 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/42707r-eng.php |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |