CPSC recall 01013 — CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers

CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers

CPSC · 01013 · published 2000-10-13

CPSC campaign 01013

Hazard

These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Batteries used with certain Dell notebook computers