Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony |
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Date of Recall:
Tuesday, August 15th, 2006
CPSC Release Number:
06-231
Manufactured In:
Japan
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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