July
1, 2004
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.
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
Web site, 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 (888) 245-3844 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 web site at http://support.dell.com/BatteryRecall/Main.aspx