CPSCRecalled Oct 13, 2000 · #01013
CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers
Hazard
These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
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The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude CPiA, CPiR, CPtC, CPtS, CPtV, CPxH and CPxJ, and Inspiron 3700 and 3800. The batteries also were sold separately, including in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the front-left and/or front-right of the computer. "DELLTM" and "MADE IN JAPAN" are written on the batteries. The batteries' identification number is written on a white sticker. Consumers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.
Product details
- Product
- Batteries used with certain Dell notebook computers
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Dell's web site and catalogs sold computers with these batteries, customer kits containing the batteries, and individual batteries, from June 2000 through mid-September 2000. The computers with these batteries were sold for between $1,500 and $3,000, and individual batteries were sold for between $100 and $170.
- Made in
- Japan
What you should do
Consumers should contact Dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.