Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-08-15). Hazards: fire, burn. About 2,700,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06231 |
| Published | 2006-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-10 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony |
| Firm named in the title | Dell |
| Firms | Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (manufacturer); Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, Japan |
| Units (US) | 2,700,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Dell to receive a replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, ejecting the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.
Incidents and injuries
Dell has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in property damage to furniture and personal effects. No injuries have been reported.
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