Sony Battery Recall

Sony Corporation will initiate a global replacement program for certain battery packs that utilize Sony-manufactured lithium ion cells used by notebook computer manufacturers in order to address concern related to recent over-heating incidents.This recall would cost Sony about 51 billion yen ($672 million) Overheating occurs on rare occasions, microscopic metal particles in the recalled battery cells may come into contact with other parts of the battery cell, leading to a possibility of short circuit within the cell. Typically, a battery pack will simply power off when a cell short circuit occurs. However, under certain rare conditions an internal short circuit may lead to cell overheating and potentially flames. The potential for this to occur can be affected by variations in the system configurations found in different notebook computers. The following laptop companies are affected: Sony Toshiba Fujitsu Hitachi Gateway Sharp Dell Apple Computer Lenovo Group (IBM Laptop owners now find Lenovo Group for the recall) Lenovo Customers IBM and Lenovo sold these Sony batteries in the systems listed below between February 2005 and September 2006.

• ThinkPad R51e, R52, R60, R60e
• ThinkPad T43, T43p, T60, T60p
• ThinkPad X60, X60s

Customers who ordered additional batteries or received replacement batteries for the systems listed below between February 2005 and September 2006 should also check the battery bar code number to determine if their battery is being recalled.

• ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51
• ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p

Note: The table below lists the battery part numbers (P/N) of the Sony batteries affected by the recall. SOME of the batteries with these part numbers are being recalled, NOT ALL of them. If your battery part number matches any of the ASM P/N or FRU P/N listed, you must use either Option 1 or Option 2 below to determine whether your battery is being recalled.

ASM P/N	FRU P/N
92P1072	92P1073
92P1088	92P1089
92P1142	92P1141
92P1170	92P1169, 93P5028
92P1174	92P1173, 93P5030

Lenovo apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this issue. Shipment of quality products always has been and continues to be the foremost concern.

You can determine if your battery is included in the recall automatically by using our automated solution or by manually entering your battery bar code number below. Both options allow you to order your replacement battery online or by calling your local Customer Support Center.Or go to this website: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=BATT-LENOVO

To use this method, you must find the specific battery bar code number printed on the back of your battery. (See the illustration below.) In order to view the battery bar code number, you must remove the battery. Battery removal and installation instructions

	ThinkPad R51e, and R52 systems
	ThinkPad R60 and R60e systems
	ThinkPad T43, and T43p systems
	ThinkPad T60 systems
	ThinkPad X60 and X60s systems

After you have found your battery bar code number, enter it in the Battery bar code number entry box below. Your battery replacement options will display. Note: The letters I, O, and Q are NOT used in the bar code number. Note: If your battery serial number does not match any of the ranges listed above, you do not have to exchange your battery.

Apple Customers

Please go to this website : https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/

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Frequently Asked Questions

 Q. Where do I find the serial number of my iBook or PowerBook? A. The PowerBook serial number is located on the side of the battery well in the top left corner. The iBook serial number is located underneath the keyboard. Or, you can use Apple System Profiler to confirm your serial number. Q. How long will it take to receive a replacement battery from Apple? A. It may take up to 4 to 6 weeks for your replacement battery to arrive. Shipping time may vary due to availability of your battery model. Q. Can I use my computer without the battery in it? A. Yes, once you've removed the affected battery, just plug in the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives. Q. Do I have to�return�my recalled battery before I can receive a replacement battery? A. No,you willreceive a replacement battery first and then return the recalled battery.

Dell Customers

Dell has identified a potential issue associated with certain batteries sold with Dell Latitude™, Inspiron™, XPS™ and Dell Precision Mobile Workstation™ notebook computers. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and other regulatory agencies, Dell is voluntarily recalling certain Dell-branded batteries with cells manufactured by Sony and offering free replacements for these batteries. Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat, which could pose a risk of fire.

Potentially affected batteries were sold with the following models of Dell notebook computers or separately as secondary batteries:

• Latitude: D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810
• Inspiron: 500M, 510M, 600M, 700M, 710M, 6000, 6400, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 9400, E1505, E1705
• Precision: M20, M60, M70, M90
• XPS: XPS, XPS Gen2, XPS M170, XPS M1710

In addition, these batteries MAY have also been provided in response to service calls. The batteries were shipped to customers between April 1, 2004 and July 18, 2006. The words "DELL" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" or "Battery cell made in Japan, Assembled in China" or "Assembled in Taiwan" are printed on the back of the batteries. There is a two (2) step process to identify if your battery is affected:

1. Check if your battery model MAY be affected. If your battery is not listed, you are not affected.
2. Check if your specific battery PPID (Dell Part Piece Identification) is affected. This step is necessary to identify if your battery is affected. Only some batteries within each model are affected. If the battery is subject to this recall you will be automatically connected to a replacement order form.

Step 1: Is your battery model affected? The following battery models, only, MAY be subject to recall:

1K055	C5446	F2100	KD494	W5915	Y1333
3K590	C6269	F5132	OR331	X5308	Y4500
5P474	C6270	GD785	M3006	X5329	Y5466
6P922	D2961	H3191	RD857	X5332
C2603	D5555	J1524	TD349	X5333
C5339	D6024	JD616	U5867	X5875
C5340	D6025	JD617	U5882	X5877

These part numbers are printed on the back of the battery as illustrated below.

Step 2: Is your specific battery affected by this issue? To determine whether your battery is affected by this issue, you should Click Here.The website will direct you to find and enter an identification number from the back of your battery so as to determine whether the battery is affected by this issue. If the battery is subject to this recall you will be automatically connected to a replacement order form. Dell will also provide a means for you to return the affected battery for proper disposal.

Please note that only the described batteries are subject to this recall and not the notebook computers themselves. Batteries subject to recall should not be used while awaiting a replacement battery from Dell. You may continue to use your notebook computer using the AC adapter power cord originally provided with your notebook. Dell apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this issue. Shipment of quality products always has been and continues to be Dell's foremost concern. As always, if you have questions or concerns about this or any other subject, please feel free to contact Dell Support in your region.

Verify your battery at: https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Identify.aspx