Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks Recall

Fire Hazard.

CPSC recall #24031 · announced Nov 22, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Hazard

The power bank's internal screws can come loose, causing a short circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fire hazard. Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash or battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. They can cause fires and explosions if they are damaged or crushed and are a hazard when thrown in the trash.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks and contact Lenovo for a free replacement as well as instructions for properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries according to local and state regulations.

Units

About 2,850 (In addition, about 510 were sold in Canada)

Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

How to identify the recalled product

Product	Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks
Units recalled	About 2,850 (In addition, about 510 were sold in Canada)

The recall

This recall involves the Lenovo USB USB-C Laptop Power Bank with model number PBLG2W. The power bank has a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to charge laptops, cell phones, and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The power bank is black and measures approximately 7 inches long by 3 inches wide. "Lenovo" is printed in black letters on a red tag on the USB power cord. The recalled units were manufactured between January 2022 and June 2022. The manufacturing date is located on the product label in a year/month (YY/MM) format. The recalled units have the manufacturing date of 22/01, 22/02, 22/03, 22/04, 22/05 or 22/06. The part number 40ALLG2WWW and the model number PBLG2W are also located on the product label.

Reported incidents

The firm has received one report of a fire causing minimal property damage. No injuries have been reported.

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

Lenovo toll-free at 866-989-0515 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/HT515669 or at www.lenovo.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard”. Read the official CPSC notice