[Vcsa-announcements] Recall of Dell Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

[Anna Tognazzini]

Dear VCSA Staff,

Dell has identified a potential issue associated with certain 
batteries sold with Dell Latitude, Inspiron, XPS and Dell Precision 
Mobile Workstation notebook computers.  Under rare conditions, it is 
possible for these batteries to overheat, which could pose a risk of 
fire.  Dell is voluntarily recalling certain Dell-branded batteries 
and offering free replacements for these batteries.

If you are using a Dell notebook computer, please verify whether your 
battery is part of this recall.  Potentially affected batteries were 
sold with the following models of Dell notebook computers or 
separately as secondary batteries:

Latitude:  D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810
Inspiron:  500M, 510M, 600M, 700M, 710M, 6000, 6400, 8500, 8600, 
9100, 9200, 9300, 9400, E1505, E1705
Precision:  M20, M60, M70, M90
XPS:  XPS, XPS Gen2, XPS M170, XPS M1710

To determine whether your battery is affected by this recall, please 
visit the Dell Battery Recall Program website 
at:  https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/batterymodels.aspx.

The website will walk you through finding an identification number 
from the back of your battery pack and determine whether the battery 
is affected by this recall.  If the battery is subject to this 
recall, you will be automatically connected to a replacement order 
form. Dell will also provide a means for you to return the affected 
battery for proper disposal.

The full release from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission 
regarding this recall can be found 
at:  http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06231.html.

If you need assistance identifying your battery, please submit a 
Service Request with Technology Services at http://help.ucr.edu/ and 
one of our staff will contact you.

Thank you.

Tony C. Chung
Manager, Product Services
VCSA Technology Services

University of California, Riverside
B150 Hinderaker Hall
Riverside, CA 92521-0120

Email:  tony.chung at ucr.edu
Web:    http://www.ucr.edu/
Office: +1.951.827.6069 (on campus: x26069)
Fax:    +1.951.827.2248
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