Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 06-231 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 15, 2006
- Brand
- Dell
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)
- Made in
- Japan, China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 10, 2024
What 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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony · About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Dell's Web site, phone and direct sales as part of a service replacement program, and catalogs from April 2004 through July 2006. The computers with these batteries sold for between $500 and $2850 and individual batteries sold for between $60 and $180.; Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan; Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
Dell has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in property damage to furniture and personal effects. No injuries have been reported.
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, log on to the firm's Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Recall, 9701 Metric Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758.
Recall history and context
Dell appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Dell recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony (About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.) units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 10, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.