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Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

Reported: August 15, 2006 Initiated: August 15, 2006 #06231

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan. Units affected: About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.).
Why was this product recalled?
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 15, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06231.