CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-10-08 · 05004
Hazards
The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
05004
Date
2004-10-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
AC adapters used with notebook personal computers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Country of manufacture
China; Thailand
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.