Dell Inc. Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
AC adapters used with notebook personal computers |
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Date of Recall:
Friday, October 8th, 2004
CPSC Release Number:
05-004
Manufactured In:
China
Units:
About 990,000
Distributor:
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Manufacturer:
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
Sold By:
Dell's Web site and customer service center sold the computers with adapters from September 1998 through February 2002 for about $1,500 to about $3,200. The adapters also were sold separately for between $30 and $70. The advanced port replicators and docking stations sold for between $300 and $600.
Problem/Hazard:
The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Injuries/Incidents:
: Dell has received seven reports of incidents of adapters overheating, though no injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
Consumer Contact:
Consumer should call Dell at (866) 720-5347 between 9 a.m. and
6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log on to Dell's Web site at
www.delladapterprogram.com
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