CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers
Published: July 1, 2004Recall ID: 04560Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Dell-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Power-Adapters-for-Notebook-Computers |
| Title | CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dell-adapter.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled power adapters for notebook computers |
| Hazards › Name | Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Dell power adapters for notebook computers |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 28,000 units |
| Recall I D | 2759 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Dell's Web site, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order, from December 2003 through May 2004, between $90 and $110. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 04560 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas |
| Consumer Contact | Call Dell toll-free at (877) 293-1197 between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to order free retrofit kits. Consumers also can write to the company at Dell Inc., RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. Additional information can also be found on Dell's website at www.support.dell.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |