There was a product recall on the ThinkPad® Lithium-ion batteries. If the battery packs overheat, they pose the risk of fire and burn hazard to consumers.
ThinkPad® Lithium-ion batteries
For the following models sold
February 2010 – December 2011:
T410, T420, T510, T520, W510,
W520, X121e, X130e, X201, X201s,
X220, X220t, Edge 13, Edge 14,
Edge 320, Edge 420, Edge 520,
Edge 530 and L520.
Defect: The lithium-ion battery may overheat.
Hazard: If the battery packs overheat, they pose the risk of fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What To Do: Consumers should immediately turn off their computer, remove the battery and only power the computer
through the AC adaptor and power cord. Please visit www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram2014 to determine if you are affected and to arrange for a free replacement battery.
Contact Details:
Contact Lenovo (Australia & New Zealand) Pty Ltd (toll free) on:
New Zealand 0508 770 506 or visit www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram2014
See www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz for other New Zealand consumer product recalls
