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Laptop batteries recalled, could pose fire hazard 9:16 a.m., Aug. 30, 2006--University of Delaware laptop computer users are advised that certain batteries used in Apple and Dell laptop computers are being recalled because they may overheat and pose a potential fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. Certain batteries used in 1.8 million Apple laptop computers purchased from October 2003-August 2006 are being recalled, as are those used in Dell laptops purchased from April 2004-July 2006. Manufactured by Sony, the Apple-branded lithium-ion batteries were sold with 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. Nine devices have overheated, causing minor burns in two users, U.S. safety regulators have announced. Apple posted a recall statement spelling out which models and batteries are affected and advised consumers that they should remove the batteries from their laptop computers to check to see the model and serial numbers on their batteries match those on the recall list. The posting also explains how to arrange to exchange recalled batteries for new ones. Also manufactured by Sony, the Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries were sold with Dell Latitude, Inspiron, XPS and Dell Precision Mobile Workstation notebook computers. Dell has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in property damage to furniture and personal effects. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these batteries immediately and contact Dell at [www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx] to receive a replacement battery. Users can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, ejecting the battery and using the AC power adapter and power cord to power the system until a replacement battery is received. To keep abreast of computer product recalls visit UD's Information Technology Help Center home page at [www.udel.edu/help]. And for computer security news and alerts, subscribe to XML feed of one or more of the computer security e-newsletters listed on UD's “Security News and Alerts” web page at [www.udel.edu/security/secnews.html]. |
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