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CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers

Reported: October 8, 2004 Initiated: October 8, 2004 #05004

Product Description

The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer: - Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port. - Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station. - Precision: M40 The recalled adapters have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back of the unit.

Reason for Recall

The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters listed above are being recalled. Dell will send consumers with recalled adapters a free replacement adapter.

Details

Units Affected
About 990,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Dell-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-AC-Adapters-for-Notebook-Computers-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer: - Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port. - Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station. - Precision: M40 The recalled adapters have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back of the unit.. Recalled by Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan. Units affected: About 990,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters listed above are being recalled. Dell will send consumers with recalled adapters a free replacement adapter.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 8, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05004.

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