July 1, 2004
Dell is recalling about 28,000 notebook power adapters. Using power cords not intended for these adapters can pose a shock hazard.
The units were 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 adapters were sold at Dells Web site, through their mail order catalogs, and by phone order from December 2003 through May 2004 between $90 and $110.
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.
Consumer Contact: Call Dell toll-free at (888) 245-3844 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 Dells web site at www.support.dell.com
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
