CPSC2005-12-16
CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
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Hazard
These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.
Remedy
Customers should contact Dell to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall. If it is, consumers should immediately stop using the battery as a power source for their notebook computer. Dell will provide a free replacement battery.
Sold at
Dell sold these batteries with the notebook computers, as part of a service replacement, and as individual units on its Web site and catalogs from October 5, 2004 through October 13, 2005. The computers with these batteries sold for between $900 and $2,650, and individual batteries sold for between $99 and $179.
Affected count
About 22,000 in the U.S.
Injuries reported
Dell has received three reports of batteries overheating. The incidents involved damage to a tabletop, a desktop, and minor damage to personal effects. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Japan, China
Products
Dell Notebook Computer Batteries
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, go to the firm's Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Program, 9701 Metric Blvd., Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78758.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Dell-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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