CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries

Active Recall Announced December 16, 2005 CPSC #06056

Quick answer

CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries is CPSC recall #06056, announced on December 16, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell Precision™ M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Dell Inc..

Hazard

The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell Precision™ M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.

Affected products

Dell Notebook Computer Batteries

Recalled brands

Dell Inc.

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.

Recall date

December 16, 2005

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06056?

CPSC recall #06056 covers CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 16, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell Precision™ M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers 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 #06056?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06056 is 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.. 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 Notebook Computer Batteries 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/2006/CPSC-Dell-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-Batteries. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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