CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Published: May 3, 2001Recall ID: 01140Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
Product Description & Identification
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
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dell-Computer-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-Batteries |
| Title | CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dell-battery.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Module |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dell-battery-side.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Module with identification number |
| Hazards › Name | These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire. |
| Injuries › Name | Dell has received one report of a battery overcharging, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 284,000 |
| Recall I D | 786 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Dell Computer Corp., of Round Rock, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Dell sold these batteries nationwide through catalogs and over the Internet, from January 2000 through March 2001. The computers with these batteries were sold for between $2,100 and $3,100, and individual batteries were sold for between $100 and $130. |
| Recall Date | 2001-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 01140 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may email Dell at 2001BatterySupport@dell.com or write to the company at Dell, Inc., RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |