CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries
CPSC recall 06056. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Customers should contact Dell to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall. If it is, consumers should immediately stop using the battery as a power source for their notebook computer. Dell will provide a free replacement battery.
CPSC recall 06056 has the recall date 16 Dec 2005. The notice names the firm Dell. The recall has about 22,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Dell has received three reports of batteries overheating. The incidents involved damage to a tabletop, a desktop, and minor damage to personal effects. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 22,000 |
| Description | The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell Precision™ M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall. |
| Product | Dell Notebook Computer Batteries, About 22,000 in the U.S., Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Dell sold these batteries with the notebook computers, as part of a service replacement, and as individual units on its Web site and catalogs from October 5, 2004 through October 13, 2005. The computers with these batteries sold for between $900 and $2,650, and individual batteries sold for… |
| Manufacturer | Dell Inc |
| Made in | Japan, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 22,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Dell
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2004 | CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers |
| 21 Oct 1997 | AC Adapters for Latitude LM Computers and LM Port Replicators Recall |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06056The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06056. https://recallregister.com/product/3178-cpsc-dell-announce-recall-of-notebook-computer-batteries/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06056 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dell has received three reports of batteries overheating. The incidents involved damage to a tabletop, a desktop, and minor damage to personal effects. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dell sold these batteries with the notebook computers, as part of a service replacement, and as individual units on its Web site and catalogs from October 5, 2004 through October 13, 2005. The computers with these batteries sold for between $900 and $2,650, and individual batteries sold for…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06056?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 22,000 in the U.S.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan, China