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Recalled power adapters for notebook computers
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
About 28,000
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.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 Power adapters for notebook computers. Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
Name of Product: Power adapters for notebook computers
Units: About 28,000 units
Manufacturer/Importer: Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Hazard: Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: Dell's website, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order from December 2003 through May 2004 between $90 and $110.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer 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.
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.
None reported.
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
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