Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 06231 · Aug 15, 2006 · Dell
2,700,000
units affected
2,700,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06231
- Date
- Aug 15, 2006
- Company
- Dell
- Units affected
- 2,700,000
- Product
- Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dell has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in property damage to furniture and personal effects. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by sony?
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.
What is the hazard?
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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