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IBM / Lenovo Battery Recall
Written by Rod Bacon   
Monday, 02 October 2006 17:08
Following DELL, Lenovo and IBM Corporation, have now announced the voluntary recall of certain lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Sony Corporation. In the interest of public safety, Lenovo will offer customers free-of-charge replacement batteries for all recalled batteries.
Full announcement here:


Likely to apply to:
- ThinkPad R Series (R51e, R52, R60, R60e)
- ThinkPad T Series (T43, T43p, T60)
- ThinkPad X Series (X60, X60s)
bought between February 2005 and September 2006
Use this tool to check if the battery needs to be recalled:


FAQ:

Q3. If my battery is recalled, how much will the replacement cost?
Lenovo is replacing the recalled batteries free of charge. If you return your recalled battery, your replacement battery will have a one-year warranty.

Q4. Do I have to return my defective battery?
Yes. Lenovo will send a prepaid shipping container to facilitate the return. To ensure customer safety, it is very important that all recalled battery packs be returned.

Q5. If my battery is recalled, how long will I have to wait for it?
Early in the process when demand is heaviest, it could take 3 to 4 weeks to receive a new battery.

Q6. If my battery has been recalled, may I continue using my system while I'm waiting for my replacement battery?
If your battery has been recalled, to continue using your ThinkPad notebook PC safely:
1.Turn off the system
2.Remove the battery
3.Power your system with an AC adapter.
Last Updated on Monday, 02 October 2006 17:16