Dell power adapters for notebook computers
CPSC Recall #04-560 — June 30, 2004
Product
Dell power adapters for notebook computers
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 Power adapters for notebook computers. Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.Name of Product: Power adapters for notebook computersUnits: About 28,000 unitsManufacturer/Importer: Dell Inc., of Round Rock, TexasHazard: Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Dell's website, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order from December 2003 through May 2004 between $90 and $110.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.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.
Hazard
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 28,000
Sold At
Dell's website, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order from December 2003 through May 2004 between $90 and $110.
Manufacturer
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Importer
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Manufactured In
China