Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
- Reason for Recall:
- These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Dell to receive a replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, ejecting the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, E1705; Dell Precision™ M20, M60, M70 and M90 mobile workstations; and XPS,™ XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710. "Dell" and one of the following markings are printed on the batteries: "Made in Japan," "Made in China," or "Battery Cell Made in Japan Assembled in China." The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 06231
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