CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2791.
The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer: - 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 recalled adapters have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back of the unit.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2791.
Consumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters listed above are being recalled. Dell will send consumers with recalled adapters a free replacement adapter.
✅ 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 And Customer Service Center Sold The Computers With Adapters From September 1998 Through February 2002 For About $1,500 To About $3,200. The Adapters Also Were Sold Separately For Between $30 And $70. The Advanced Port Replicators And Docking Stations Sold For Between $300 And $600. 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-2791.
Consumer should call Dell at (877)-293-1197 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log on to Dell's website at www.delladapterprogram.com
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Dell's Web Site And Customer Service Center Sold The Computers With Adapters From September 1998 Through February 2002 For About $1,500 To About $3,200. The Adapters Also Were Sold Separately For Between $30 And $70. The Advanced Port Replicators And Docking Stations Sold For Between $300 And $600. Recall FAQ
Dell's Web Site And Customer Service Center Sold The Computers With Adapters From September 1998 Through February 2002 For About $1,500 To About $3,200. The Adapters Also Were Sold Separately For Between $30 And $70. The Advanced Port Replicators And Docking Stations Sold For Between $300 And $600. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers. The notice was published on October 8, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 990,000 units are potentially affected.