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CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries

Recalled May 3, 2001 · CPSC recall 01140 · Dell Computer

Recalled Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery ModuleRecalled Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Module with identification number
Hazard
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Dell to obtain a discount on a future purchase from Dell of a new consumer notebook or desktop computer.
Units
About 284,000
Incidents / injuries
Dell has received one report of a battery overcharging, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled batteries were sold in Dell Inspiron 5000 and 5000e notebook computers and sold separately for use in both of these systems. The words, "DELL," "MADE IN JAPAN," and "Inspiron 5000 Battery Module" are printed on the top of the batteries. An identification number is written on a colored sticker at the rear of the battery. Those batteries that have colored stickers containing either the number "99" or the series "00 51" or less, and the letter "P" in the first line, are being recalled.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Dell to obtain a discount on a future purchase from Dell of a new consumer notebook or desktop computer.

Contact

Consumers may email Dell at [email protected] or write to the company at Dell, Inc., RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682.

Product
Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules
Imported by
Dell Computer Corp., of Round Rock, Texas
Retailers
Dell sold these batteries nationwide through catalogs and over the Internet, from January 2000 through March 2001. The computers with these batteries were sold for between $2,100 and $3,100, and individual batteries were sold for between $100 and $130.
Made in
Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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