CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 8, 2004

CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers

The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer: - Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port. - Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station. - Precision: M40 The recalled adapters have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back of the unit.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters listed above are being recalled. Dell will send consumers with recalled adapters a free replacement adapter.

Contact Information

Consumer should call Dell at (877)-293-1197 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log on to Dell's website at www.delladapterprogram.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Dell's Web site and customer service center sold the computers with adapters from September 1998 through February 2002 for about $1,500 to about $3,200. The adapters also were sold separately for between $30 and $70. The advanced port replicators and dock
Injuries
Dell has received seven reports of incidents of adapters overheating, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
Recall Number
05004

Product Information

Product Name
AC adapters used with notebook personal computers
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 990,000
Manufacturer Name
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
Imported By
Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Manufactured In
Thailand

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Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

Consumer should call Dell at (877)-293-1197 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log on to Dell's website at www.delladapterprogram.com