Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3332.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3332.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3332.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard. The notice was published on August 15, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2 units are potentially affected.