--- title: Your Lenovo Laptop Power Cord Could Be Ready to Burst into Flames description: Your Lenovo Laptop Power Cord Could Be Ready to Burst into Flames image: https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/lenovo-laptop-flames-1.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/your-lenovo-laptop-power-cord-could-be-ready-to-burst-into-flames#main-content) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) - [Services *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [*Facebook*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/your-lenovo-laptop-power-cord-could-be-ready-to-burst-into-flames#0) [*Instagram*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/your-lenovo-laptop-power-cord-could-be-ready-to-burst-into-flames#0) [*LinkedIn*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/your-lenovo-laptop-power-cord-could-be-ready-to-burst-into-flames#0) [*Twitter*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/your-lenovo-laptop-power-cord-could-be-ready-to-burst-into-flames#0) [*Youtube*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/your-lenovo-laptop-power-cord-could-be-ready-to-burst-into-flames#0) [*Medium*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/your-lenovo-laptop-power-cord-could-be-ready-to-burst-into-flames#0) 2 min read # Your Lenovo Laptop Power Cord Could Be Ready to Burst into Flames [Lance Stone](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) : Dec 16, 2014, 11:09:30 AM [Managed IT Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) ![lenovo laptop power cord fire](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/lenovo-laptop-flames-1.jpg?width=200&name=lenovo-laptop-flames-1.jpg)If you use a Lenovo laptop, you need to immediately stop what you’re doing and check to see if your power cord might be in danger. [Lenovo has announced they’ve discovered a manufacturing defect in a run of a number of laptop power cords, so they have issued a voluntary recall](http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/powercord2014). This recall affects more than 500,000 AC power cord products, so if you use Lenovo, you can’t afford to ignore this recall! The recall was issued after Lenovo had received reports of defective cords sparking, overheating, and even burning and melting. So far, actual damage from the problem has only occurred outside of North America, but as it is unclear how far the problem spreads, the recall has been issued worldwide. **Has Your Laptop Been Compromised?** Anyone who purchased an IdeaPad laptop anytime between February 2011 and June 2012 may be in danger. Turn your laptop over and take a look at the model number, after it says “IdeaPad.” If the model number begins with B, G, S, U, V, or Z, your laptop may be one of those affected. There is a full list of affected products on [Lenovo’s website](http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/powercord2014), and you can find more information about locating your model number [here](http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/find-product-name). **But it’s also important to check the power cord itself, as sometimes people end up using cords that didn’t initially come with the laptop itself! Here’s how to check:** - Turn off your laptop. Don’t just put it into sleep mode – do a complete shut down of your machine. - Unplug your power cord both from the laptop and from the wall. - Remove the plug that connects to the power source (the box part of your laptop cord), and examine it. If it reads LS-15, your cord may be defective. If it doesn’t, you’re likely safe. **What Do You Do Next?** If your laptop has been affected, or if you’re not certain, don’t take a risk! Save your files and back them up, and then shut your laptop down. 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