Dell recalls 35,000 notebook batteries

Iria · Dec 16, 2005, 04:40 PM

Dell on Friday announced a recall of about 22,000 notebook computer batteries sold in the United States and an additional 13,000 abroad.

The 35,000 recalled batteries were sold with several models of Latitude and Inspiron machines and Precision mobile workstations between Oct. 5, 2004, and Oct. 13, 2005.

Manufactured in Japan or China, they were also sold on their own as replacement batteries--at a cost of between $99 and $179--during that time.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dell warned consumers to stop using the products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Iria · Dec 16, 2005, 04:56 PM

I've had 2 instances of my Dell batteries being recalled (for 2 older laptops) so I was all set to have to return the batteries for my XPS Gen 2. Fortunately when I went to the website I didn't "qualify."

Vikingod · Dec 16, 2005, 06:32 PM

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Dec 16, 2005, 04:40 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Dell recalls 35,000 notebook batteries Dell on Friday announced a recall of about 22,000 notebook computer batteries sold in the United States and an additional 13,000 abroad. The 35,000 recalled batteries were sold with several models of Latitude and Inspiron machines and Precision mobile workstations between Oct. 5, 2004, and Oct. 13, 2005. Manufactured in Japan or China, they were also sold on their own as replacement batteries--at a cost of between $99 and $179--during that time. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dell warned consumers to stop using the products immediately unless otherwise instructed. __________ Read More / Source: News.com

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Dec 16, 2005, 04:56 PM	Thread Starter #2
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	I've had 2 instances of my Dell batteries being recalled (for 2 older laptops) so I was all set to have to return the batteries for my XPS Gen 2. Fortunately when I went to the website I didn't "qualify."