Safety regulator, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Recall 01140 · May 3, 2001 · Dell Computer Corp.
284,000
units affected
284,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01140
- Date
- May 3, 2001
- Company
- Dell Computer Corp.
- Units affected
- 284,000
- Product
- Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled batteries were sold in Dell Inspiron 5000 and 5000e notebook computers and sold separately for use in both of these systems. The words, "DELL," "MADE IN JAPAN," and "Inspiron 5000 Battery Module" are printed on the top of the batteries. An identification number is written on a colored sticker at the rear of the battery. Those batteries that have colored stickers containing either the number "99" or the series "00 51" or less, and the letter "P" in the first line, are being recalled.
What can happen
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Dell to obtain a discount on a future purchase from Dell of a new consumer notebook or desktop computer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dell has received one report of a battery overcharging, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Dell sold these batteries nationwide through catalogs and over the Internet, from January 2000 through March 2001. The computers with these batteries were sold for between $2,100 and $3,100, and individual batteries were sold for between $100 and $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dell inspiron 5000 battery modules?
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Dell to obtain a discount on a future purchase from Dell of a new consumer notebook or desktop computer.
What is the hazard?
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.