Lenovo starts recall for ThinkPad batteries

For ThinkPad laptops, Lenovo recalls for lithium-ion batteries.

Lenovo rings for battery recall again. Incidentally, it may be a good plan to change all laptops battery in for free. It is to be done, however, upon the occurrence of incidents of overheating and possible damage to the machine, or via a fire hazard.

Lenovo merely states: "We were alerted to a small number of incidents as Public safety is our top priority, we felt a reminder was needed." Pending trade (regardless of warranty status), the Chinese manufacturer seeks to remove the battery and use the computer sector.

ThinkPad Laptops that are concerned with the models sold between October 2010 and April 2011. Referenced models are: ThinkPad T410, T420, T510, W510, X100E, X120E, X200, X201, X201s, Edge 11, Edge 13 and Edge 14.

This also relates for batteries such as: 43R9255, 51J0500, 57Y4186, 57Y4564, 57Y4565, 57Y4625, 57Y4559, 43R9254, 0A36277.

For convenience, you can download an executable from here to determine if a battery is subject for this recall and the appropriate instructions to follow for a replacement request is given here.