CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-10-08

CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers

05004 · Recalled 2004-10-08 · CPSC page

Recalled AC adapter
Recalled AC adapter

Description

The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer: - Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port. - Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station. - Precision: M40 The recalled adapters have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back of the unit.

Hazards

The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

Dell has received seven reports of incidents of adapters overheating, though no injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters listed above are being recalled. Dell will send consumers with recalled adapters a free replacement adapter.

Products

NameModelUnits
AC adapters used with notebook personal computersAbout 990,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Delta Electronics Inc.
Importer
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Made in
China, Thailand
Sold at
Dell's Web site, customer service center sold the computers with adapters, 500 to about $3, 200. The adapters also were sold separately for, $70. The advanced port replicators, docking stations sold for, $600.

Consumer contact

Consumer should call Dell at (877)-293-1197 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log on to Dell's website at www.delladapterprogram.com

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Dell notebook computer used with recalled AC adapters
Dell notebook computer used with recalled AC adapters

Source: CPSC recall 05004. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.