CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers

Active Recall Announced July 1, 2004 CPSC #04560

Quick answer

CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers is CPSC recall #04560, announced on July 1, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Sold as an option for Dell notebook computers including their Latitude D400, D500, D505, D600, D800, X300, and Inspiron 300M, 500M, 510M, 600M, I8500 and I8600. "Dell," "Dell P/N W1451" is printed on top of the adapters. The remedy is free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. these retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to the adapters. in the meantime, consumers should only use the power cables intended for these adapters.. Affected brand: Dell Inc..

Hazard

Sold as an option for Dell notebook computers including their Latitude D400, D500, D505, D600, D800, X300, and Inspiron 300M, 500M, 510M, 600M, I8500 and I8600. "Dell," "Dell P/N W1451" is printed on top of the adapters.

Affected products

Dell power adapters for notebook computers

Recalled brands

Dell Inc.

Remedy

Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. These retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to the adapters. In the meantime, consumers should only use the power cables intended for these adapters.

Recall date

July 1, 2004

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04560?

CPSC recall #04560 covers CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 1, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Sold as an option for Dell notebook computers including their Latitude D400, D500, D505, D600, D800, X300, and Inspiron 300M, 500M, 510M, 600M, I8500 and I8600. "Dell," "Dell P/N W1451" is printed on top of the adapters.

What is the remedy for recall #04560?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04560 is free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. these retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to the adapters. in the meantime, consumers should only use the power cables intended for these adapters.. 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 Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters 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/2004/CPSC-Dell-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Power-Adapters-for-Notebook-Computers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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