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CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries is CPSC recall #01140, announced on May 3, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled batteries were sold in Dell Inspiron 5000 and 5000e notebook computers and sold separately for use in both of these systems. The words, "DELL," "MADE IN JAPAN," and "Inspiron 5000 Battery Module" are printed on the top of the batteries. An identification number is written on a colored sticker at the rear of the battery. Those batteries that have colored stickers containing either the number "99" or the series "00 51" or less, and the letter "P" in the first line, are being recalled. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Dell Computer Corp..
The recalled batteries were sold in Dell Inspiron 5000 and 5000e notebook computers and sold separately for use in both of these systems. The words, "DELL," "MADE IN JAPAN," and "Inspiron 5000 Battery Module" are printed on the top of the batteries. An identification number is written on a colored sticker at the rear of the battery. Those batteries that have colored stickers containing either the number "99" or the series "00 51" or less, and the letter "P" in the first line, are being recalled.
Affected products
Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules
Recalled brands
Dell Computer Corp.
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.
Recall date
May 3, 2001
CPSC recall #01140 covers CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 3, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled batteries were sold in Dell Inspiron 5000 and 5000e notebook computers and sold separately for use in both of these systems. The words, "DELL," "MADE IN JAPAN," and "Inspiron 5000 Battery Module" are printed on the top of the batteries. An identification number is written on a colored sticker at the rear of the battery. Those batteries that have colored stickers containing either the number "99" or the series "00 51" or less, and the letter "P" in the first line, are being recalled.
The CPSC remedy for recall #01140 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dell-Computer-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-Batteries. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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