Safety regulator, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers
Recall 04560 · Jul 1, 2004 · Dell Inc.
28,000
units affected
28,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04560
- Date
- Jul 1, 2004
- Company
- Dell Inc.
- Units affected
- 28,000
- Product
- Dell power adapters for notebook computers
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
Sold as an option for Dell notebook computers including their Latitude D400, D500, D505, D600, D800, X300, and Inspiron 300M, 500M, 510M, 600M, I8500 and I8600. "Dell," "Dell P/N W1451" is printed on top of the adapters.
What can happen
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
The fix
Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. These retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to the adapters. In the meantime, consumers should only use the power cables intended for these adapters.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dell's Web site, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order, from December 2003 through May 2004, between $90 and $110.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dell power adapters for notebook computers?
Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. These retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to the adapters. In the meantime, consumers should only use the power cables intended for these adapters.
What is the hazard?
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
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.