ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Lenovo) - Fire Hazard (2018)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation)
Brand
Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong is recalling ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation). The hazard is: An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
An unfastened screw can damage the battery causing ovearheating, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026