Product recall · February 6, 2018

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number 18094 · About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada) · All KONG recalls, All Lenovo recalls

Hazard: An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.

What to do: Consumers should immediately visit https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL to see if their laptop is included in the recall and for assistance in locating the nearest authorized repair center for inspection and repair. If the laptop is included in the recall, stop using it immediately.

Read the official CPSC recall notice (opens in a new tab)

Recalled product: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation)
Recall number
18094
Announced
Product
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation)
Manufacturer
Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong
Importer
Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.
Made in
China
Affected products
This recall involves 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in silver and black. The product name "5th Generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon," the machine type 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3 or 20K4 and the serial number or S/N are printed on the bottom of the laptop. Laptops manufacture dates from 16/12 through 17/10 (for December 2016 through October 2017) are included in the recall. The manufacturing date codes can be found on the bottom of the laptop.
Units
About 78,000 (In addition, about 5,500 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
There have been no reports of overheating in the United States.
Sold at
Lenovo.com, CDW, Insight, Connection, Zones, and to other PC resellers from December 2016 through November 2017 for between $1,100 and $2,600.
Consumer contact
Lenovo Services at 800-426-7378, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or an authorized Warranty Services Provider or online at https://support.lenovo.com/X1C_5GEN_RECALL or www.lenovo.com and click on Products and Services to access the recall section.
Source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 18094
Last checked

What to do if you own this product

  • Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
  • Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
  • Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
  • Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.

Read the official CPSC recall notice (opens in a new tab)

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database. Recall data last checked against the CPSC database on November 9, 2026. Savings Ahead is not affiliated with the CPSC or the companies named; always follow the official notice. Found a mistake? See our corrections policy.