Battery-Biz · Recalled
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,300
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $80–$120
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves the Duracell 130W Combo AC/DC adapters with model numbers EA10900, AC-6501, and DRUM130 and date codes 0804 and 0805. The black power adapter is used with notebook computers. "DURACELL UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER" is printed on the front of the power adapter. The model and date codes can be found on the rating label on the back of the power adapter.
The file
- Sold at
- www.dell.com and www.duracelldirect.com from February 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $120.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Battery-Biz Inc., of Camarillo, Calif.
Incident log
Battery-Biz has received five reports of power adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapter and contact Battery-Biz to return it and obtain a free replacement. Battery-Biz has sent a direct notice to consumers with recalled power adapters.
For additional information, contact Battery-Biz at (800) 780-6552 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.battery-biz.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 OCT 28 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
