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CPSC recall #24031

Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

Recall announced by CPSC on 2023-11-22. Text as reported in the CPSC API snapshot of 2026-10-28T13:40:32Z; not current status.

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Site-assigned category: Power banks

Site-assigned hazard: Fire or battery

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RecallID
9766
RecallNumber
24031
Title
Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
RecallDate
2023-11-22T00:00:00
Description
This recall involves the Lenovo USB USB-C Laptop Power Bank with model number PBLG2W. The power bank has a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to charge laptops, cell phones, and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The power bank is black and measures approximately 7 inches long by 3 inches wide. "Lenovo" is printed in black letters on a red tag on the USB power cord. The recalled units were manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022. The manufacturing date is located on the product label in a year/month (YY/MM) format. The recalled units have the manufacturing date of 22/01, 22/02, 22/03, 22/04, 22/05 or 22/06. The part number 40ALLG2WWW and the model number PBLG2W are also located on the product label.
Products
  • Name: Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power BanksDescription: Not reportedModel: Not reportedType: Not reportedCategoryID: Not reportedNumberOfUnits: About 2,850 (In addition, about 510 were sold in Canada)
Hazards
  • Name: The power bank's internal screws can come loose, causing a short circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fire hazard. Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash or battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. They can cause fires and explosions if they are damaged or crushed and are a hazard when thrown in the trash.HazardType: Not reportedHazardTypeID: Not reported
Remedies
  • Name: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks and contact Lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations.
Retailers
  • Name: Online at www.lenovo.com, www.newegg.com, www.cdw.com, www.insight.com, www.connection.com, www.shi.com, www.Softchoice.com, www.eBay.com and www.staples.com from May 2022 through January 2023 for about $100.CompanyID: Not reported
Importers
  • Name: Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, North CarolinaCompanyID: Not reported
Manufacturers
Not reported
ConsumerContact
Lenovo toll-free at 866-989-0515 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@lenovo.com or online at https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/HT515669 or at www.lenovo.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
URL
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Lenovo-Recalls-USB-C-Laptop-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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