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Medium RiskCPSC
Electronics & Technology/Computing

Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: December 9, 2014
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Summary

Lenovo is recalling about 500,000 LS-15 AC power cords because they can overheat, creating a fire and burn risk to users. These black power cords were distributed with IdeaPad and Lenovo brand laptop computers from the B-, G-, S-, U-, V-, and Z-series. While no injuries have been reported in the U.S. or Canada, Lenovo has received 15 reports from other countries involving the cords sparking, melting, or burning. Consumers should immediately stop using the power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement.

Risk

The internal components of the power cord can overheat and melt, which can cause the cord to spark or catch fire. This poses a significant risk of property damage and thermal burns to anyone near the device while it is plugged in.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the AC adapter end of your black power cord for the molded mark 'LS-15'.
  2. Locate the white label attached to the cord and check for a manufacture date code in the format 'REV: 00 YYMM' where the date falls between February 2011 (1102) and December 2011 (1112).
  3. Verify if your cord was bundled with a Lenovo or IdeaPad laptop (B, G, S, U, V, or Z series) purchased between February 2011 and June 2012.
  4. If your cord matches these details, immediately unplug it and stop using it.
  5. Contact Lenovo at 800-426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.lenovo.com and select 'Support', then 'News and Alerts', and finally 'Recalls' to request a free replacement power cord.
  6. You may continue to use your laptop safely by running it on battery power only until the replacement cord arrives.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.

Contact: Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.lenovo.com and click on Support at the bottom of the page, then select News and Alerts, then click on Recalls for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Lenovo LS-15 AC Power Cord
Model:
IdeaPad B-series
IdeaPad G-series
IdeaPad S-series
IdeaPad U-series
IdeaPad V-series
IdeaPad Z-series
Lenovo B-series
Lenovo G-series
Lenovo V-series
Lot Numbers:
LS-15
Date Ranges: February 2011 to December 2011, Sold February 2011 through June 2012

Product Images

Recalled LS-15 AC power cord

Recalled LS-15 AC power cord

AC end adapter with molded mark

AC end adapter with molded mark

A label with the date code is attached to the cord

A label with the date code is attached to the cord

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15044
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.
Sold By: Laptop computers with the AC power cords were sold at computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com from February 2011 through June 2012 for between $350 and $1,500.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.lenovo.com and click on Support at the bottom of the page, then select News and Alerts, then click on Recalls for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 6, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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