CPSC2001-05-03
CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Dell Computer Corp., of Round Rock, Texas
Hazard
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Dell to obtain a discount on a future purchase from Dell of a new consumer notebook or desktop computer.
Sold at
Dell sold these batteries nationwide through catalogs and over the Internet, from January 2000 through March 2001. The computers with these batteries were sold for between $2,100 and $3,100, and individual batteries were sold for between $100 and $130.
Affected count
About 284,000
Injuries reported
Dell has received one report of a battery overcharging, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules
Consumer contact
Consumers may email Dell at 2001BatterySupport@dell.com or write to the company at Dell, Inc., RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dell-Computer-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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