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Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard

Date: February 6, 2018
Company: Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall and for assistance in locating the nearest authorized repair center for inspection and repair. If the laptop is included in the recall, stop using it immediately. Options: Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in silver and black. The product name "5th Generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon," the machine type 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3 or 20K4 and the serial number or S/N are printed on the bottom of the laptop. Laptops manufacture dates from 16/12 through 17/10 (for December 2016 through October 2017) are included in the recall. The manufacturing date codes can be found on the bottom of the laptop.

Why Was This Recalled?

An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report