Fire hazard: Lenovo recalls power bank due to high risk of property damage and injury
Lenovo is recalling a power bank due to a possible fault in the design or a manufacturing error. In the worst case, this could also result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Lithium-ion batteries are very much one of the most important key technologies in mobile devices, but they are not entirely harmless. Lithium can react violently with air, generating a lot of heat and even causing fires. There is currently a new product recall and this time Lenovo is affected.
The product in question is the Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank, which is/was also offered in the US and many other countries worldwide. The affected power bank has the part number 40ALLG2WWW, but only power banks manufactured between December 2021 and June 2022 are potentially affected. Whether your own device is affected can be be ruled out by looking at the power bank - you will then need to enter the serial number.
The problem itself: the internal screws of the power banks may become loose, which can lead to a short circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery cells; Lenovo mentions a fire hazard in the official announcement. People who own an affected power bank should thus stop using the power bank immediately.
Customers can request a replacement device by simply sending a clear and legible photo of the label and the shipping and contact information. Then the old and potentially dangerous power bank must be disposed of, which must of course be done in accordance with the applicable regulations in your locality.
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