CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/42707r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 9, 2014

Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Lenovo's LS-15 AC power cord manufactured from February 2011 to December 2011. The power cords were distributed with IdeaPad brand B-, G-, S-, U-, V- and Z-series laptop computers and Lenovo brand B-, G- and V-series laptop computers. The recalled power cords are black in color and have the "LS-15" molded mark on the AC adapter end. The manufacture date code in the format REV: 00 YYMM is on a label attached to the cord.

Required Consumer Action

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 Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
None reported in the U.S. or Canada. Lenovo has received reports from outside the U.S. of 15 incidents involving overheating, sparking, melting and burning. No injuries were reported.
Manufacturer
Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
15044

Product Information

Product Name
AC power cords
Product Type
Power Cords
Number of Units
About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 426-7378
Website www.lenovo.com
Full Contact Information

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.