Hello
I can confirm that problem.
I also have a Thinkpad w510.
The kernel 2.6.37 and 2.6.38 are verry unstable, with kernel oopses on usb-conntct.
Now, with 2.6.39, it seems to be more stable. But unfortunally, i cannot compile sone usb-drivers, such as lirc modules.
Greetings
Romses