CPSCOctober 13, 2000consumer
CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
What to do
Consumers should contact Dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.
Brands named
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Recall history
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