Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony

Date of Recall

2006-08-15

CPSC Release Number

06-231

Manufactured In

Japan and China

Company Phone Number

(866) 342-0011

Units

About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)

Distributor

Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas

Manufacturer

Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan.

Sold By

• 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.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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

Description

The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers:

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.

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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