CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers

Active Recall Announced October 13, 2000 CPSC #01013

Quick answer

CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers is CPSC recall #01013, announced on October 13, 2000. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude CPiA, CPiR, CPtC, CPtS, CPtV, CPxH and CPxJ, and Inspiron 3700 and 3800. The batteries also were sold separately, including in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the front-left and/or front-right of the computer. "DELLTM" and "MADE IN JAPAN" are written on the batteries. The batteries' identification number is written on a white sticker. Consumers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall. The remedy is consumers should contact dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.. Affected brand: Dell Computer Corp..

Hazard

The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude CPiA, CPiR, CPtC, CPtS, CPtV, CPxH and CPxJ, and Inspiron 3700 and 3800. The batteries also were sold separately, including in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the front-left and/or front-right of the computer. "DELLTM" and "MADE IN JAPAN" are written on the batteries. The batteries' identification number is written on a white sticker. Consumers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.

Affected products

Batteries used with certain Dell notebook computers

Recalled brands

Dell Computer Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.

Recall date

October 13, 2000

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01013?

CPSC recall #01013 covers CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 13, 2000. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude CPiA, CPiR, CPtC, CPtS, CPtV, CPxH and CPxJ, and Inspiron 3700 and 3800. The batteries also were sold separately, including in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the front-left and/or front-right of the computer. "DELLTM" and "MADE IN JAPAN" are written on the batteries. The batteries' identification number is written on a white sticker. Consumers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #01013?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01013 is consumers should contact dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dell-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-for-Notebook-Computers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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