CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-12-16 · 06056
Hazards
These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.
Recall
Number
06056
Date
2005-12-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dell Notebook Computer Batteries
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
Japan; China
Description
The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell Precision™ M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.