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

Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.

Recall #: 04560
Affected scope: About 28,000 units

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas recalled Sold as an option for Dell notebook computers including their Latitude D400, D500, D505, ….

CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers was recalled by Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas in July 1, 2004. Reason: Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.. Remedy: Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. These retrofit kits will prevent inc…. Verify recall #04560 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas issued this CPSC recall-Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard..

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agency class: July 1, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04560 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

Sold as an option for Dell notebook computers including their Latitude D400, D500, D505, D600, D800, X300, and Inspiron 300M, 500M, 510M, 600M, I8500 and I8600. "Dell," "Dell P/N W1451" is printed on top of the adapters.

Reason for recall

Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. These retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to the adapters. In the meantime, consumers should only use the power cables intended for these adapters.

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	04560
Date reported	July 1, 2004
Date initiated	July 1, 2004
Recalling firm	Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Affected scope	About 28,000 units
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

Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer. These retrofit kits will prevent incorrect cables from being connected to th…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 1, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04560.

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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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