CPSC

Dell Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled Notebook Computer Batteries
Recalled Notebook Computer Batteries
Recalled Notebook Computer Batteries
Recalled Notebook Computer Batteries
Notebook Computer using Recalled Batteries
Notebook Computer using Recalled Batteries

Hazard

These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Customers should contact Dell to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall. If it is, consumers should immediately stop using the battery as a power source for their notebook computer. Dell will provide a free replacement battery.

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, go to the firm's Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Program, 9701 Metric Blvd., Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78758.

Products

Dell Notebook Computer Batteries

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Dell sold these batteries with the notebook computers, as part of a service replacement, and as individual units on its Web site and catalogs from October 5, 2004 through October 13, 2005. The computers with these batteries sold for between $900 and $2,650, and individual batteries sold for between $99 and $179.