CPSC recall · Reported October 8, 2004
CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan recalled The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ noteboo….
CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers was recalled by Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan in October 8, 2004. Reason: The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are in…. Verify recall #05004 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- October 8, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05004 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.
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Product description
The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude™, Precision™, and Inspiron™ notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer: - Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port. - Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station. - Precision: M40 The recalled adapters have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D" or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back of the unit.
Reason for recall
The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters listed above are being recalled. Dell will send consumers with recalled adapters a free replacement adapter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05004 |
| Date reported | October 8, 2004 |
| Date initiated | October 8, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 990,000 |
| 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 with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters …
- Check the recall number (05004) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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