Dell Recalls Hybrid Power Adapters Sold with Power Banks Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-02-06). Hazards: electric shock. About 8,900 units in the US and 475 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19060 |
| Published | 2019-02-06 |
| Last updated | 2019-02-06 |
| Products | Hybrid Power Adapters sold with Power Banks |
| Firm named in the title | Dell |
| Firms | Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei, Taiwan (manufacturer); Dell Inc. of Round Rock, Texas (importer); Dell Inc. of Round Rock, Texas (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,900 |
| Units (Canada) | 475 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Dell.com, Amazon.com, Microcenter.com, and other electronic online retailers nationwide from February 2017 through August 2018 for between $125 and $200. |
Description
This recall involves Dell hybrid power adapters sold with power banks. The adapter is designed to be disconnected from the power bank via release tabs. The recalled adapters were manufactured from January 2017 through March 2017 and can be used separately from the power bank while connected to a power outlet. The adapter is black and darker in color than the power bank with a Dell logo on the back label. The adapters have the following manufacture code -"CN-05G53P - LOC00 - XXX - XXXX - AXX" printed on the back of the unit, where "X" represents a numerical value. A full listing of the recalled adapter manufacture codes included in the recall are listed on www.dellproduct.com
Hazard
The hybrid power adapter casing can break and detach, exposing the internal metal components, posing an electric shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hybrid power adapters and contact Dell for instructions on receiving a free replacement adapter.
Incidents and injuries
Dell has received 11 reports of the hybrid power adapter breaking and exposing the internal components. No injuries have been reported.
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