CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2759.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2759.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Dell's Web Site, Through Their Mail Order Catalogs, And By Phone Order, From December 2003 Through May 2004, Between $90 And $110. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2759.
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
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Dell's Web Site, Through Their Mail Order Catalogs, And By Phone Order, From December 2003 Through May 2004, Between $90 And $110. Recall FAQ
Dell's Web Site, Through Their Mail Order Catalogs, And By Phone Order, From December 2003 Through May 2004, Between $90 And $110. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers. The notice was published on July 1, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 28,000 units are potentially affected.