ThinkPad battery recall

LiamC

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Tannin, weren't you guilty of ThinkPad lovin'?

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37946

..." The problematic batteries were sold to customers with notebooks or as optional or replacement for the ThinkPad R60, R60e, T60, T60p, Z60m, Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p. Models may have shipped with either 6-cell or 9-cell batteries, but only the 9-cell batteries with the part number FRU P/N 92P1131 are being recalled. Unlike previous recalls, the problem is not an internal battery cell defect. The hazard that prompted this recall is that if the battery is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard."...
 
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