Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-08-15 · 06231
Hazards
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
06231
Date
2006-08-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
Retailer(s)
Dell's Web site, phone and direct sales as part of a service replacement program, and catalogs from April 2004 through July 2006. The computers with these batteries sold for between $500 and $2850 and individual batteries sold for between $60 and $180.
Distributor(s)
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Country of manufacture
Japan; China
Description
The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers: 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. "Dell" and one of the following markings are printed on the batteries: "Made in Japan," "Made in China," or "Battery Cell Made in Japan Assembled in China." The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker.