PRA number
2006/8693
Published date
Product description
The recalled batteries were supplied to customers between 1 April 2004 and 18 July 2006 either by way of purchase or by way of a service replacement. Batteries were either sold separately or with the following Dell notebook computers:
* Dell Latitude™ D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810;
* Inspiron™ 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, E1705;
* Dell Precision™ M20, M60, M70 and M90 mobile workstations;
* XPS™, XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710.
The recall was updated on 25 September 2009 to include additional battery packs sold with Dell Inspiron laptop systems between 1 April 2004 and 18 July 2006. Further information and affected battery identification numbers are attached below in Supporting Documentation.
* Dell Latitude™ D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810;
* Inspiron™ 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, E1705;
* Dell Precision™ M20, M60, M70 and M90 mobile workstations;
* XPS™, XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710.
The recall was updated on 25 September 2009 to include additional battery packs sold with Dell Inspiron laptop systems between 1 April 2004 and 18 July 2006. Further information and affected battery identification numbers are attached below in Supporting Documentation.
What are the defects?
There is a potential that the affected batteries may overheat.
What are the hazards?
Fire
What should consumers do?
The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall. To contact Dell go to www.dellbatteryprogram.com or call toll free 1300 655 533 between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Supplier
Dell Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
