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CPSCGeneral Alert

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

Published: October 8, 2004Recall ID: 05004Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer: - Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port. - Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station. - Precision: M40 The recalled adapters have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back of the unit.

Affected Products

AC adapters used with notebook personal computers

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Dell-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-AC-Adapters-for-Notebook-Computers-
TitleCPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dell-ac-adapter.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled AC adapter
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dell-notebook.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionDell notebook computer used with recalled AC adapters
Hazards › NameThe adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Injuries › NameDell has received seven reports of incidents of adapters overheating, though no injuries have been reported.
Products › NameAC adapters used with notebook personal computers
Products › TypeAdapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D1808
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 990,000
Recall I D2791
Remedies › NameConsumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters listed above are being recalled. Dell will send consumers with recalled adapters a free replacement adapter.
Importers › NameDell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Retailers › NameDell's Web site and customer service center sold the computers with adapters from September 1998 through February 2002 for about $1,500 to about $3,200. The adapters also were sold separately for between $30 and $70. The advanced port replicators and docking stations sold for between $300 and $600.
Recall Date2004-10-08T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer: - Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port. - Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station. - Precision: M40 The recalled adapters have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back of the unit.
Recall Number05004
Manufacturers › NameDelta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
Consumer ContactConsumer should call Dell at (877)-293-1197 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log on to Dell's website at www.delladapterprogram.com
Last Publish Date2024-08-19T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › 1 › CountryChina
Manufacturer Countries › 2 › CountryThailand

Overview

  • Recalling FirmDelta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
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