Recalls / 2006-08-15

Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

06231 · Recalled 2006-08-15 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, E1705; Dell Precision™ M20, M60, M70 and M90 mobile workstations; and XPS,™ XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710. "Dell" and one of the following markings are printed on the batteries: "Made in Japan," "Made in China," or "Battery Cell Made in Japan Assembled in China." The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker.

Hazards

These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Dell has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in property damage to furniture and personal effects. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Dell to receive a replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, ejecting the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony		About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)

Parties

Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp.
Distributor: Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Made in: Japan, China
Sold at: Dell's Web site, phone, direct sales as part of a service replacement program, catalogs, $2850, individual batteries sold for, $180.

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, log on to the firm's Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Recall, 9701 Metric Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758.

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Notebook Computer using Recalled Battery

Source: CPSC recall 06231. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.