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09-28-2006, 08:14 PM
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500,000 More Sony Batteries Under Recall
POSTED: 11:59 am PDT September 28, 2006
There are more concerns about laptop computer batteries catching fire.
Once again, Sony batteries are at issue. IBM recalled more than 500,000 of the batteries used in its ThinkPad notebooks, warning there could be a fire hazard with the batteries.
Nearly 170,000 of the batteries were sold in the U.S.
The company that distributes the batteries said it has one confirmed report of a Sony battery overheating in an airport terminal. It sparked a fire that damaged the computer. No one was hurt.
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with and used in the following ThinkPad notebook computers: T Series (T43, T43p, T60); R Series (R51e, R52, R60, R60e); and X Series (X60, X60s).
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said people should stop using the batteries immediately and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement. Until it comes, people can run their computers with a power cord and adapter.
Owners can call Lenovo at 800-426-7378 or visit Lenovo.com to determine if the battery is part of the recall.
In August, Dell and Apple recalled a combined 6 million batteries, fearing they could overheat and catch fire. But a federal safety official said the problems don't appear to be linked.
Last week, Toshiba recalled 340,000 Sony batteries on its laptops. That wasn't a fire issue. Instead, Toshiba cited problems with recharging them.
surferdude :)
500,000 More Sony Batteries Under Recall
POSTED: 11:59 am PDT September 28, 2006
There are more concerns about laptop computer batteries catching fire.
Once again, Sony batteries are at issue. IBM recalled more than 500,000 of the batteries used in its ThinkPad notebooks, warning there could be a fire hazard with the batteries.
Nearly 170,000 of the batteries were sold in the U.S.
The company that distributes the batteries said it has one confirmed report of a Sony battery overheating in an airport terminal. It sparked a fire that damaged the computer. No one was hurt.
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with and used in the following ThinkPad notebook computers: T Series (T43, T43p, T60); R Series (R51e, R52, R60, R60e); and X Series (X60, X60s).
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said people should stop using the batteries immediately and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement. Until it comes, people can run their computers with a power cord and adapter.
Owners can call Lenovo at 800-426-7378 or visit Lenovo.com to determine if the battery is part of the recall.
In August, Dell and Apple recalled a combined 6 million batteries, fearing they could overheat and catch fire. But a federal safety official said the problems don't appear to be linked.
Last week, Toshiba recalled 340,000 Sony batteries on its laptops. That wasn't a fire issue. Instead, Toshiba cited problems with recharging them.
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