Lenovo recalled about 3,000 laptop power banks after a fire was reported when the lithium-ion battery overheated.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting laptop power bank induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or burned by a laptop power bank that overheated or caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
3,000 Lenovo Laptop Power Banks Recalled After Fire Reported
In November 2023, Lenovo recalled about 2,850 Lenovo® USB-C Laptop Power Banks because they can overheat and catch on fire.
What Happened?
One fire was reported when the recalled Lenovo Laptop Power Bank overheated, resulting in “minimal property damage,” according to the recall. No injuries were reported, but there is a potential risk of burn injuries from power banks that overheat or catch on fire.
What is the Problem?
Lenovo explained that the power bank’s internal screws can come loose, causing a short-circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery. The problem poses a fire hazard.
Was My Power Bank Recalled?
The recall involves Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks that were sold online from May 2022 through January 2023 for about $100.
These power bank contain a 20,000 mAh re-chargeable lithium-ion battery, which can charge laptops, cell phones, and other devices.
The recalled power banks have model number PBLG2W and Part Number: 40ALLG2WWW.
The power bank is black and measures approximately 7 inches long by 3 inches wide. The recalled units have a manufacturing date on the product label: 21/12, 22/01, 22/02, 22/03, 22/04, 22/05 or 22/06.
To check if your power bank is being recalled, visit Lenovo’s recall website and enter the serial number on the label: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht515669.
What Should I Do?
Do not throw the recalled battery away in the trash or battery recycling boxes. “They can cause fires and explosions if they are damaged or crushed and are a hazard when thrown in the trash,” the recall warns.
Instead, immediately stop using the recalled power bank and contact Lenovo for a free replacement, as well as instructions on how to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries under local and state laws.
Do I have a Lenovo Laptop Power Bank Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting laptop power bank induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or burned by a laptop power bank that overheated or caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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