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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2004-10-08

CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers

Is my product affected?

AC adapters used with notebook personal computers

  • Brand Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
  • Brand Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Dell and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are recalling certain AC adapters used with Dell Latitude, Precision, and Inspiron notebook computers. The adapters can overheat and pose risks of fire and electrical shock to consumers. The affected adapters are marked with "DELL" and one of the following part numbers on the back: P/N 9364U, P/N 7832D, or P/N 4983D. The recalled computers include various Latitude models (such as CP, CPi, CPiA, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, and others), Inspiron models (including 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, and 8100), and Precision model M40.

Consumers who believe they have a recalled adapter should immediately contact Dell to determine if their adapter is included in the recall, as not all adapters listed are being recalled. Dell will provide a free replacement adapter to consumers with recalled units.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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