Dell computer battery packs in multiple model numbers pose a risk of burns because metallic particles inside the battery cells may cause them to overheat or catch fire under certain rare conditions. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. Eleven overheating-related incidents have been reported, with no resulting personal injuries. The affected batteries were sold separately or included with specific Dell notebook computers and mobile workstations, including the Latitude, Inspiron, XPS, and Precision series.
An importer has voluntarily taken corrective actions to address this issue. The source does not specify what remedy an affected consumer should pursue.
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The product poses a risk of burns because under certain rare conditions, there is an elevated risk that a battery cell may overheat or catch fire as a result of the presence of metallic particles in the cell. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. 11 over-heating related incidents have been reported of which none resulted in personal injuries.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Computer battery pack “Dell”Type/model: 1K055, C5340, D6024, JK616, U5867, X5333, 3K590, C5446, D6025, JD617, U5882, X5875, 59474, C6269, F2100, KD494, W5915, X5877, 6P922, C6270, F5132, M3006, X5308, U1333, C2603, D2961, GD785, RD857, X5329, Y4500, C5339, D5555, H3191, TD349, X5332, Y5466. The affected batteries are sold separately or with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810; Inspiron 500M, 510M, 600M, 6000, 6400, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, XPS, XPS Gen2, XPSM1710, XPS M1710 and Dell Precision(TM) M20, M60 and M70 mobile workstations. Notifying country: Ireland
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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