CPSCMay 3, 2001consumer
CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Dell to obtain a discount on a future purchase from Dell of a new consumer notebook or desktop computer.
Brands named
dell computerdelldell inspironcpsccpsc dell
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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