Donn
10-09-2004, 01:03 AM
http://www.thewbalchannel.com/money/3793867/detail.html
Dell Recalls Nearly 1M Power Adapters
POSTED: 11:39 am EDT October 8, 2004
Dell Inc. and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday the recall of 990,000 AC adapters used with notebook computers.
A news release said the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards.
They were used with Dell's Latitude, Precision and Inspiron models. The model numbers are either on the computer or on a label on the bottom. Those affected are:
Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port
Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station
Precision: M40
The adapters have the words Dell and P/N 9364U, P/N 7832D or P/N 4983D printed on the back.
Dell sold the computers with adapters from September 1998 through February 2002. The adapters and docking stations were also sold separately.
The company said people with products listed above should check to see if their specific item is included in the recall. Callers can reach (800) 418-8590 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday. There is also information at DellAdapterProgram.com.
Dell Recalls Nearly 1M Power Adapters
POSTED: 11:39 am EDT October 8, 2004
Dell Inc. and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday the recall of 990,000 AC adapters used with notebook computers.
A news release said the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards.
They were used with Dell's Latitude, Precision and Inspiron models. The model numbers are either on the computer or on a label on the bottom. Those affected are:
Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port
Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station
Precision: M40
The adapters have the words Dell and P/N 9364U, P/N 7832D or P/N 4983D printed on the back.
Dell sold the computers with adapters from September 1998 through February 2002. The adapters and docking stations were also sold separately.
The company said people with products listed above should check to see if their specific item is included in the recall. Callers can reach (800) 418-8590 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday. There is also information at DellAdapterProgram.com.