http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=32550
2006-08-15 10:20:52 · 21 answers · asked by latina 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Dell has identified a potential issue associated with certain batteries
sold with Dell Latitude, Inspiron, XPS, and Dell Precision Mobile
Workstation notebook computers. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission and other regulatory agencies, Dell is
voluntarily recalling certain Dell-branded batteries with cells
manufactured by Sony and offering free replacements for these batteries.
Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat,
which could pose a risk of fire.
To determine whether your purchased laptop is subject to this
recall, please follow the identification process at the following website:
https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx
2006-08-15 10:26:17 · update #1
yea. that really sucks for dell and many other companies because....
the batteries used in that dell laptop were made by sony and that same battery is also used in laptops by apple and hewlett-packard.
Expect more recalls
2006-08-15 10:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by ✠TotalTechMasta✠ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, heard it this morning on KRLD 1080am Radio in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area. Apparently, the laptops were catching fire from the batteries. I would strongly check into it if you have a Dell Laptop that matches their description.
Good luck!
2006-08-15 10:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep....My overheats all the time so my dad found this on the web and sent it to me.... I don't know what model blew up in the pic or what model I have but I just bought a chill pad and its been fine since then.
2006-08-15 10:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes seen it on the local news today. Dell is recalling all their laptop batteries.
2006-08-15 10:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by Myke BoDean 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No.. I think it's a real James Bond or Mission Impossible self destructing message. They are really out there. The guy who owns the laptop isn't really japanese, he really looks like Tom Cruise inside his mask. Konichiwa!
2006-08-15 10:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dell rules!
2006-08-15 10:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Michael R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, OMG! I'm glad nobody was hurt, but a laptop exploding? That's kinda funny. He must have been working on it for a long time.
2006-08-15 10:25:25 · answer #7 · answered by ♀♥♂☮Trippy Hippie☮♂♥♀ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Dell is a terrorist organization! (smile) Beware of notebooks on planes! That's not good for their reputation!
2006-08-15 10:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
thats nuts what if a child was near one in their home or something thats dangerous
2006-08-15 10:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by ellevina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are recalling them.
2006-08-15 10:23:34 · answer #10 · answered by girlonline64 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋