Dell Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Dell Inc. Announce Recall of Power Adapters for Notebook Computers
Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
- Units
- About 28,000 units
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $90–$110
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Dell's Web site, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order, from December 2003 through May 2004, between $90 and $110.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says 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.
Call Dell toll-free at (877) 293-1197 between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to order free retrofit kits. Consumers also can write to the company at Dell Inc., RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. Additional information can also be found on Dell's website at www.support.dell.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 01 2004; last revised APR 14 2025.