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Recalls
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information.
The following is a listing of recalls from various manufacturer's computers,
notebooks and peripherals that have been announced. If you have one of
these products and need further information, please feel free to call us at
1-800-910-4272.
- Problem: Apple Computer is recalling 570,000 power adapters used on
some older PowerBook models, shipped from May 1998 until March 2000, after
reports that the brick-shaped units can overheat, creating a potential fire
hazard. Apple is providing a free replacement power adapter. Apple
is urging customers to order a replacement adapter immediately and not to
leave their current AC adapter unattended while plugged into any power outlet.
The recall only includes AC adapters with a two-prong connection, which were
designed for use in North American, Japan, Latin America and Asia. Not
being recalled is another adapter, one with a three-prong connection, that was
used in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The label located on the
side of the adapter being recalled reads, "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter"
and lists the model number as M4402. Those with the recalled adapter are
asked to enter their laptop's serial number on Apple's Web site and provide a
mailing address where a replacement can be sent.
The affected notebooks include:
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Problem: Apple Computer is recalling 128,000
notebook computer batteries used on some iBook and PowerBook models.
An
internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard
to consumers. Apple recommends that consumers should immediately cease
using series of batteries in question. The recalled lithium ion
batteries were manufactured by LG Chem Ltd., of South
Korea and assembled in Taiwan and China. Batteries recalled include
those with model numbers A1061, A1078, and A1079 and serial
numbers that begin with HQ441 through HQ507 or 3X446 through 3X510.
Apple has established a Web site and telephone number for
consumers to use to exchange the batteries for a free replacement. The
site link is
here.
The affected notebooks include:
3. Problem: Apple is
recalling 1.8 million battery packs for its iBook and PowerBook notebook
computers due to an
heating problem.
The cells in the lithium-ion batteries in the iBook G4 and PowerBook G4
computers - the only two models affected by the recall - were
produced by Sony. Apple
has received reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of minor
burns from the computers.
The affected notebooks include:
- Problem: Brother International is recalling 100,000 multifunction
printers and laser printers which may overheat and cause fire. The
printers were sold in the U.S. between June 1997 and December 2000.
Brother recommends that you immediately stop using the printers and bring it
in to an authorized service center for a free repair. For more
information, or to find a repair center, contact Brother toll free at
866-236-6835 between 9am and 7:30pm, Monday through Friday eastern time.
More information is also available at
www.brother.com/usa.
The affected printers include:
- Laser printer models: HL-1040, HL-1050, HL-1060
- Multifunction model: MFC-P2000
- Problem: Some notebook power brick adapters sold during a four-year
period can overheat and pose a shock and fire hazard. The adapters were
sold with Dell Latitude, Precision, and Inspiron notebook computers between
September 1998 and February 2002. The power adapters were made by Delta
Electronics in China and Thailand and carry the identifiers "Dell" and either
P/N 9364U, P/N 7832D, or P/N 4983D on the back of the adapter. If you
have one of these adapters, Dell advises that you immediately stop using it
and contact the company for a free replacement. For more information
call Dell at 800-418-8590 between 9am and 6pm central time Monday through
Friday, or visit
www.delladapterprogram.com.
The affected notebooks include:
- Latitude CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS,
C500, C510, C600, 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 M4
- Problem: Dell is voluntarily recalling power adapters from 28,000
notebook computers that can pose a shock hazard when using power cords not
intended for these adapters. "Dell" and "Dell P/N W1451" is printed on
top these adapters. They were sold as an option from December 2003
through May 2004. Free retrofit kits are provided by the manufacturer.
These retrofits 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 888-245-3844 between
9am and 6pm central time Monday through Friday to order free retrofit kits.
Consumers also can write to Dell Inc., RR2E, MSC #8222, One Dell Way, Round
Rock, TX 78682. Additional information can also be found on Dell's web
site at www.support.dell.com.
The affected notebooks include:
- Latitude D400, D500, D505, D600, D800, X300
- Inspiron 300M, 500M, 510M, 600M, I8500 and I8600
3. Problem: Dell is voluntarily
recalling and offering free replacements for certain notebook batteries that
were sold for use with some
models of
its' Latitude, Inspiron, and Precision notebooks. It is possible for these
batteries to overheat, which could pose a risk of
a fire.
In addition, these batteries may have also been provided in response to service
calls. The batteries were shipped to
customers
from October 5, 2004 to October 13th, 2005. The words "Dell" and "Made in
Japan" or "Made in China" are printed on
the back of
the batteries. The following battery models are subject to the recall:
3K590
C5340 X5308 F5132 U5882
U5867 6P922 C5446 C2603
To
determine whether your battery is affected by this issue you should
click here.
Batteries
subject to the recall should not be used while awaiting a replacement battery
from Dell. You may continue to use your
notebook
computer using the AC adapter power cord originally provided with your notebook.
Potentially affected batteries were sold with the following notebook
models or sold separately as second batteries:
- Latitude D410, D505, D510, D600, D800, D810
- Inspiron 510, 600m, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2
- Precision M20, M70
4. Problem: Dell is voluntarily
recalling and offering free replacements for certain notebook batteries that
were sold for use with
models of
it's Latitude, Inspiron, Precision, and XPS notebooks. It is possible for
these batteries to overheat, which could pose a
risk of a
fire. In addition, these batteries may have also been provided in response
to service calls. The batteries were shipped to
customers
from April 2004 through July 2006. These batteries were manufactured by
Sony.
To
determine whether your battery is affected by this issue, you should click
here.
Batteries
subject to the recall should not be used while awaiting a replacement battery
from Dell. You may continue to use your notebook computer using the AC
adapter power cord originally provided with your notebook.
Potentially affected batteries were sold with the following notebook models or
sold separately as second batteries:
- Latitude D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800,
D810
- Inspiron 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m,
6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400 and E1705
- Precision M20, M60, M70 and M90
- XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710
- Problem: Fujitsu is recalling about 287,000 battery
packs made by Sony for some of their model notebooks. They run a risk of
overheating and causing a fire.
The following notebooks and battery part #'s are affected:
- LifeBook P150, P1510: CP229720-01 lot 5701-6425,
CP229725-01 lot 5704-6421
- LifeBook P7120, P7120D: CP234019-01 lot 5915-6426,
CP234003-01 lot 5Y11-6424
- LifeBook C1320, C1320D, C1321, C1321D: CP255100-01
lot 5624-6511, CP255108-01 lot 5628-5Y15
- LifeBook S7020, S7020D, S7021, S7021D, S7025, S7025D:
CP267910-01 lot 5919-6407, CP267915-01 lot 5X04-6307
- Q2010: CP283030-01 lot 6403-6412
- T4210: CP293420-01 lot 6508-6510
- Problem: Hewlett-Packard is recalling about 135,000 battery packs for some
HP and Compaq laptop computers because of reports they overheated and melted.
The lithium ion rechargeable battery packs bear a barcode label starting with
GC, IA, L0 or L1. They were sold from March 2004 through May 2005.
Consumers should stop using the battery packs and contact the company for a
free replacement. For more information, go to
http://www.hp.com/support/.
The affected notebooks include:
- HP Pavilion
- Compaq Presario
- Compaq Evo
Hewlett Packard (HP) Printers
- Problem: There is a voluntary recall of 2.5 million power cord sets
made by Longwell Electronics that were sold with inkjet printers from Hewlett
Packard. The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and
posing a shock hazard to consumers. The recall is being conducted to
prevent the possibly of injury. The gray two-wire power cord sets with a
LS-7C connector have the name "Longwell" molded on the plug between the
blades. Department, computer, office and electronic stores including
Best Buy, CompUSA, Costco, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples and Wal-Mart
stores sold the printers with the Longwell cord sets nationwide between April
2001 and February 2002. Consumers should stop using these printers
immediately and contact HP for a free replacement cord. For more
information, consumers can contact HP at 877-917-4378 anytime or visit the
firm's web site at www.hp.com.
The affected
printers include:
- DeskJet 800 series, 900 series
- Photosmart 1000 series, 1100 series, 1200 series, and 1300 series
- Problem: IBM is recalling approximately 553,000 power adapters that
shipped with certain models of its ThinkPad notebooks sold between January
1999 and August 2000. The 56 watt adapters can overheat and melt, posing
a fire and electrical shock hazard to users. The adapters recalled
contain part number 02K6549 on their labels. Customers in the U.S. and
Canada can call 800-410-5629 to obtain a replacement adapter.
The affected notebooks include:
- ThinkPad i Series, ThinkPad 390 and ThinkPad 240 sold worldwide.
- ThinkPad s Series sold in the Asia-Pacific region outside of Japan.
2. Problem: IBM and
Lenovo are recalling 168,500 batteries. The batteries will have an FRU
part number and ASM part number. If your battery matches the
number below, you
have a bad battery. Contact Lenovo at 800-426-7378 or visit
www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram
for more information.
The affected notebooks include models:
- ThinkPad T43, T43p, T60, T60p, R51e, R52, R60, R60e, X60
and X60s
The battery part numbers are:
- ASM 92P1072 with FRU 92P1073
- ASM 92P1088 with FRU 92P1089
- ASM 92P1142 with FRU 92P1141
- ASM 92P1170 with FRU 92P1169 or 93P5028
- ASM 92P1174 with FRU 92P1173 or 93P5030
- Problem: Sony is recalling 5,600 VAIO notebook computers that may
have a defect in which users could receive a mild electric shock when
connected to a phone line and the phone rings. The affected notebooks
were sold from June through July 2003. These computers will have slow
modem speeds, generally below 24k while using the notebook's adapter.
Consumers unsure of their modem speed can check it at the Sony PC support Web
site: www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Consumers with VAIO notebooks included in the recall should disconnect their
modem from the phone line immediately, and contact Sony to arrange a free
repair. Sony will also extend the current limited warranty for repaired
products to 2 years from the date of original purchase. Call Sony at
800-880-9743 anytime or visit their Web site at
www.sony.com/pcsupport.
The affected notebooks include:
- VAIO PCG-FRV25 or PCG-FRV27
- Problem: Potentially bad memory modules that may cause blue
screens, lockups, and undetected memory corruption. There is a utility
that Toshiba has made available a utility to detect the error that can be
found at www.toshibadirect.com. Consumers can call Toshiba at
866-544-1325 or visit:
http://www.toshibadirect.com for more information.
The affected notebooks include:
- TECRA S1, 9100, M1, M2
- Satellite 2400, 2405, 1110, 1115, M30, M35
- Satellite Pro M10, M15, M30
- Portege R100, M200, M205
- Dynabook T5, E6, V7, SS S7, SS 2100, E7, V8, V9, VX1, SS M200
- Dynabook Satellite M10
2. Problem:
Toshiba is recalling 340,000 notebook batteries involving its Satellite, Tecra,
Portege, and Qosmio models. There are too many affected models
to list.
Please follow this link to see if your Toshiba passes the Battery Check test.
Visit
www.csd.toshiba.com/cgibin/tais/su/su_sc_dtlView.jsp?soid=1482876 or call
Toshiba directly at 800-457-7777 for more information.
Toshiba PDAs
- Problem: There is a problem with data loss if the battery is
allowed to fully discharge or if the battery is disconnected from the unit.
If you have one of the recalled units with serial numbers 72014641L through
92041620L, contact Toshiba at 800-788-1653. Toshiba will send packaging
and pre-pay the shipping for the unit. The company also recommends that
you back up any data and return only the unit, not the cradle or power
adapter. Toshiba says those users who never let the battery run out,
regularly back up data, never disconnect the battery, or always connect to an
external power supply may continue to use the unit as is, if they wish.
More information is available at
www.csd.toshiba.com.
The affected PDAs include:
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