Lenovo recalls 80,000 5th Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops

[Becky]

Lenovo have announced a voluntary recall of their 5th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops due to a loose screw which could cause overheating and potentially be a fire hazard. The recall only applies to units manufactured between 1st December 2016 and 31st October 2017. Despite this being a voluntary recall, affected users are advised to stop using their laptop immediately.

Lenovo has determined that a limited number of such laptops may have an unfastened screw that could damage the laptop’s battery causing overheating, potentially posing a fire hazard. ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops manufactured on or after November 1, 2017 are not affected...

Lenovo is offering a free service inspection program for all affected ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops.

When stories like this pop up you can't help but think of the disaster that was Samsung's Note 7 recall, but despite the similarities Lenovo has received praise for their quick response to the issue.

You can get more information at Lenovo's product recall page here.