Lenovo Laptop Power Bank Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

The Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank, model PBLG2W, was recalled because an internal screw could drop and cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard. It sold from May 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Lenovo announced the joint recall on November 22, 2023. Owners should stop using the power bank and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. No lawsuit, class action or MDL names this power bank. As of November 7, 2023, Lenovo had no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.

Latest Lenovo Laptop Power Bank Lawsuit Updates

December 5, 2023: Health Canada Updates the Recall Notice

Health Canada updated its recall notice for the USB-C laptop power bank made by Lenovo. The notice lists a Lenovo toll-free line at 1-866-989-0515 [1]. The line is open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Owners can also reach Lenovo by email or through the company website.

November 22, 2023: Joint Recall Announced

The recall of model PBLG2W was announced jointly by Health Canada, the U.S. CPSC and Lenovo. About 2,850 units were sold in the United States and 507 in Canada. The notice carries Health Canada identification number RA-74623.

November 10, 2023: Ireland Publishes a Recall Notice

Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission published a notice that Lenovo was recalling the USB-C Laptop Power Bank. About 6 affected products were in the Republic of Ireland. Irish owners can email recalls@lenovo.com or call 01 686 2650 to reach Lenovo about the recall, as the CCPC notice explains [2].

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you own a Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank used for backup power of laptops and other mobile devices. It has Lenovo in black letters on a red tag. Check the back label. Model number PBLG2W appears close to Lenovo at the top. The manufacturing date, in year and month, sits below the bar code at the bottom right. Lenovo’s recall page lists part number 40ALLG2WWW and date codes 21/12 through 22/06 [3]. Whether you have a claim depends on your own facts, and only an individual legal review can say.

Reported Injuries or Damages

No lawsuit alleges injuries from this power bank. A recall finding is a regulator’s statement. It is not an allegation in court. Health Canada says Lenovo received no incident or injury reports in Canada through November 7, 2023. The same notice says Lenovo had received none in the United States. Health Canada says an internal screw could drop between the cover rib and the cell printed circuit board and cause a short circuit.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if you own a recalled power bank or if one harmed you or damaged your property:

• The power bank itself, stored safely, with its red tag and USB-C cable
• The model number PBLG2W and date code from the back label
• Part number 40ALLG2WWW
• Proof of purchase and the sale date
• Photographs of any damage, heat or fire
• Medical records for any injury
• Estimates for property damage
• Messages with Lenovo or the seller

Write down when and where you used the device and what happened. Take photographs before you repair or throw away anything damaged.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the injury or damage happened. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts of your injury or your property damage are strong. Check with a lawyer promptly if the power bank hurt you or damaged your property, so you know which deadline applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Made the Recalled Lenovo Laptop Power Bank?

The recalled Lenovo laptop power bank lists Lenovo (Beijing) Limited of Morrisville, North Carolina, as its maker. Health Canada says the product was made in China.

What Does the Research Say About Lenovo Power Bank Fires?

The research on Lenovo power bank fires comes from regulator findings, not studies. Ireland’s CCPC says loose internal screws can cause overheating of the lithium-ion battery in the recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank.

Can I Sell or Give Away a Recalled Lenovo Power Bank?

You cannot sell or give away a recalled Lenovo power bank in Canada. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act bans redistributing, selling or giving away recalled products, Health Canada says.

How Do I Report a Problem with My Lenovo Power Bank?

Report a problem with your Lenovo power bank to Health Canada on its Consumer Product Incident Report Form. Health Canada asks consumers to use this form for any health or safety incident.

How Do I Dispose of a Recalled Lenovo Power Bank?

Dispose of a recalled Lenovo power bank by following local municipal hazardous waste rules for lithium ion batteries. Lenovo gives disposal instructions when you contact it about the free replacement.

References

1. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lenovo-usb-c-laptop-power-bank-recalled-due-fire-hazard
2. https://www.ccpc.ie/consumer-advice/product-safety/product-safety-notifications/details/lenovo-recalls-lenovo-usb-c-laptop-power-bank
3. https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht515669