CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers

These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

Recall #: 01013
Affected scope: About 27,000

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The CPSC recalled The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude CPi….

CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook-Computers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 13, 2000. Reason: These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, rele…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery…. Verify recall #01013 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, rele….

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agency class: October 13, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude CPiA, CPiR, CPtC, CPtS, CPtV, CPxH and CPxJ, and Inspiron 3700 and 3800. The batteries also were sold separately, including in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the front-left and/or front-right of the computer. "DELLTM" and "MADE IN JAPAN" are written on the batteries. The batteries' identification number is written on a white sticker. Consumers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.

Reason for recall

These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact Dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01013
Date reported	October 13, 2000
Date initiated	October 13, 2000
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 27,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should contact Dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should contact Dell immediately to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 13, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01013.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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