CPSC

Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Module
Recalled Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Module
Recalled Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Module with identification number
Recalled 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.

What You Should Do

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.

Consumer Contact

Consumers may email Dell at 2001BatterySupport@dell.com or write to the company at Dell, Inc., RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682.

Products

Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

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.