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Millions of Apple and Dell laptop computer batteries recalled for fire hazard.(Recalls & Safety Alerts)(Brief article)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of almost 6 million rechargeable lithium-ion batteries made by Sony for dozens of Apple and Dell laptop computers. The batteries could overheat and catch fire.
This sweeping recall involves 4.1 million batteries for 33 models of Dell computers sold from April 1, 2004, through July 18, 2006. Specifically, the batteries were made for the following computer lines and models:
* Latitude D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, and D810.
* Inspiron 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, and E1705.
* Precision M20, M60, M70, and M90 mobile workstations.
* XPS, XPS Gen2, XPS M170, and XPS M1710 models.
Also affected are 1.8 million batteries distributed from October 2003 through August 2006 for Apple's 12-inch iBook G4 (bearing battery model A1061); 12-inch PowerBook G4 (battery model A1079), ...
- Dell laptop said to cause house fire.(Brief article)
- Magazine article from: Computerworld February 19, 2007 700+ words
A fire that destroyed a single-family home in Biddeford, Maine, last week has been blamed on a Dell laptop that was plugged in and left sitting on a living room couch while recharging. A representative for Dell Inc. could not be reached...
- Dell laptop fix? Plug it in and wait.
- Newspaper article from: Morning Call (Allentown, PA) August 16, 2006 700+ words
Byline: Kurt Blumenau Aug. 16--What do you do if you own a Dell laptop computer with one of the 4.1 million battery packs recalled Monday? If you're a Fortune 500 company such as Air Products and...
- WIN A DELL LAPTOP PLUS MEDIEVAL II WORTH GBP1,000.
- News wire article from: Europe Intelligence Wire November 12, 2006 700+ words
...selected at random from all correct entries received by noon on Thursday. Normal Daily Star rules apply and the editor's decision is final. WELL done to Sharon Wallace, of Manchester, who won the Dell laptop plus a copy of Zoo Tycoon.
- Thousands of Dell laptop batteries in fire risk recall.
- News wire article from: Europe Intelligence Wire August 16, 2006 700+ words
(From Yorkshire Post) Thousands of Dell laptop owners in the UK were last night urged to check their batteries because of a possible fire risk. The computer giant recalled 4...
- Virgin Atlantic bans Apple and Dell laptop batteries on international...
- Newspaper article from: Telecomworldwire September 19, 2006 700+ words
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-19 September 2006-Virgin Atlantic bans Apple and Dell laptop batteries on international flights(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Passengers using laptops from...
- FreshBattery Offers Upgraded Batteries for Hundreds of Dell Laptop Models.
- Newspaper article from: Wireless News December 26, 2007 700+ words
...an online source for laptop batteries, announced the addition of upgraded replacement batteries for hundreds of additional Dell laptop models. In many cases, these FreshBattery upgraded batteries feature 50 percent or more cells than the original Dell battery...
- FreshBattery Introduces Upgraded Batteries for Hundreds of Dell Laptop Models.
- Press release article from: Business Wire November 29, 2007 700+ words
...online source for laptop batteries, today announced the addition of upgraded replacement batteries for hundreds of additional Dell laptop models. In many cases, these FreshBattery upgraded batteries feature 50% or more cells than the original Dell battery that...
- Consumer Reports Offers Safety Advice for Laptop Owners in Wake of Federal...
- News wire article from: AScribe Business & Economics News Service August 15, 2006 700+ words
...Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 4 million rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in dozens of Dell laptop computers because they could overheat and catch fire. It is the nation's largest safety alert involving consumer electronics...
- Consumer Reports Offers Safety Advice for Laptop Owners in Wake of Federal...
- News wire article from: The America's Intelligence Wire August 15, 2006 700+ words
...Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 4 million rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in dozens of Dell laptop computers because they could overheat and catch fire. It is the nation's largest safety alert involving consumer electronics...
- Dell laptop in-car dock.
- Magazine article from: Law Enforcement Product News November 1, 2005 700+ words
The FirstDock for the Dell Latitude D610 notebook, part of the First Mobility Series from First Mobile Technologies, offers a fully connected and secure in-vehicle hardware solution. Its durable design has been certified to military and Standard of Automotive Engineers standards, ensuring it will
