Computer Hardware Industry News Sample

Dec 21, 2005 12:00:09

DELL INC.: Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries For Fire Hazard

TEXAS (SunStream News) -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 22,000 units of Dell Notebook Computer Batteries.

According to Dell, these batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk. Dell has received three reports of batteries overheating. The incidents involved damage to a tabletop, a desktop, and minor damage to personal effects. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: LatitudeT D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; InspironT 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell PrecisionT M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.

Manufactured in either Japan or China, Dell sold these batteries with the notebook computers, as part of a service replacement, and as individual units on its Web site and catalogs from October 5, 2004 through October 13, 2005. The computers with these batteries sold for between $900 and $2,650, and individual batteries sold for between $99 and $179.

Customers should contact Dell to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall. If it is, consumers should immediately stop using the battery as a power source for their notebook computer. Dell will provide a free replacement battery.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dell toll- free at (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, go to the firm's Web site at http://www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Program, 9701 Metric Blvd., Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78758. Firm's Media Contact: Tom Kehoe and Venancio Figueroa III, (512) 725-0281 and (512) 723-1726, tom_kehoe@dell.com and venancio_figueroa@dell.com.

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Source: Class Action Reporter

Publication Date: 2005-12-21

 

COY:	DELL

IND:	HRD
	CPR

GEO:	n-us-tx

 

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