CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2005-12-16

CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries

06056 · Recalled 2005-12-16 · CPSC page

Recalled Notebook Computer Batteries
Recalled Notebook Computer Batteries

Description

The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell Precision™ M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.

Hazards

These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.

Reported injuries

Dell has received three reports of batteries overheating. The incidents involved damage to a tabletop, a desktop, and minor damage to personal effects. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Customers should contact Dell to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall. If it is, consumers should immediately stop using the battery as a power source for their notebook computer. Dell will provide a free replacement battery.

Products

NameModelUnits
Dell Notebook Computer BatteriesAbout 22,000 in the U.S.

Parties

Manufacturer
Dell Inc.
Made in
Japan, China
Sold at
Dell sold these batteries with the notebook computers, as part of a service replacement, as individual units on its Web site, catalogs, 2004 through October 13, 2005. The computers with these batteries sold for, 650, individual batteries sold for, $179.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Dell toll-free at (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, go to the firm's Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Program, 9701 Metric Blvd., Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78758.

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Recalled Notebook Computer Batteries
Recalled Notebook Computer Batteries
Notebook Computer using Recalled Batteries
Notebook Computer using Recalled Batteries

Source: CPSC recall 06056. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.