CPSCJuly 1, 2004

CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for

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

Why was CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for recalled?

Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Dell power adapters for notebook computers
Company
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Quantity
About 28,000 units
Sold at
Dell's Web site, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order, from December 2003 through May 2004, between $90 and $110.
Recall date
July 1, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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