CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers
CPSC recall 04560 · announced July 1, 2004 · Dell · 28,000 units affected
The product
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 hazard
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dell's Web site, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order, from December 2003 through May 2004, between $90 and $110.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.