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CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers

Recalled July 1, 2004 · CPSC recall 04560 · Dell

Recalled power adapters for notebook computers
Hazard
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
Remedy
Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. These retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to the adapters. In the meantime, consumers should only use the power cables intended for these adapters.
Units
About 28,000 units
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

Sold as an option for Dell notebook computers including their Latitude D400, D500, D505, D600, D800, X300, and Inspiron 300M, 500M, 510M, 600M, I8500 and I8600. "Dell," "Dell P/N W1451" is printed on top of the adapters.

What to do

Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. These retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to the adapters. In the meantime, consumers should only use the power cables intended for these adapters.

Contact

Call Dell toll-free at (877) 293-1197 between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to order free retrofit kits. Consumers also can write to the company at Dell Inc., RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. Additional information can also be found on Dell's website at www.support.dell.com

Product
Dell power adapters for notebook computers
Manufacturer(s)
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Retailers
Dell's Web site, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order, from December 2003 through May 2004, between $90 and $110.
Made in
China

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

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