Dell-Branded Lithium-Ion Batteries

Recalls

The CPSC and Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas are recalling about 2.7 million battery packs because 'these lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.'

According to the CPSC recall alert, "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."

Consumers should stop using the baterries and can contact Dell for a replacement batter by calling Dell's 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 they can write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Recall, 9701 Metric Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758.

For more information, see the full CPSC press release...