Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules
Dell Computer
These batteries can overcharge, causing them to become very hot, release smoke, and possibly catch fire.
- Fire
- About 284,000 units
- 1 report
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Dell Computer recalls
2 official CPSC notices naming Dell Computer, 2000–2001, across home electronics, covering at least 311,000 units. The most recent: Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules, May 3, 2001.
Dell Computer battery charger recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are battery chargers.
Dell Computer Batteries used with certain Dell notebook computers
These batteries can short circuit, even when the battery is not in use, causing them to become very hot, release smoke and possibly catch fire.
- Fire
- About 27,000 units
- 1 report
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Dell Computer recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 2
- units recalled, at least
- 311,000
- incident reports
- 2
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced or restated recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Battery chargers (2)
- Hazards identified
- Fire
- Categories
- Home Electronics
- Latest notice
- May 3, 2001
- Earliest notice
- October 13, 2000
What the Dell Computer recall notices say
Counted across all 2 notices on file as of October 31, 2026. Each line says how many notices it rests on.
Where they were sold
No national chain is named in the 2 notices that say where Dell Computer products were sold. 1 of the 2 notices mentions online sales.
What buyers paid
The 2 notices that give a price range from $100 to $3,100. Half of them name a price of $100 or less.
How long they were on sale
By the 2 notices that give sale dates, half the products were on sale for 10 months or less; the longest for 15 months. Half the recalls came within 10 months of the first sale; the other half reached products that had been on sale longer.
How the notices identify affected units
None of the 2 notices lists model numbers.
Where they were made
Japan (2), in the 2 notices that name a manufacturing country.
Dell Computer recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
Dell Computer recall questions
How many Dell Computer recalls are there?
As of October 31, 2026, CPSC has published 2 recall notices naming Dell Computer consumer products between 2000 and 2001, covering at least 311,000 units.
Has Dell Computer had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 31, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Dell Computer consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced May 3, 2001 (CPSC 01-140).
What products has Dell Computer recalled?
Battery chargers (2).
What is the largest Dell Computer recall?
“CPSC, Dell Computer Corp. Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries” (CPSC 01-140), announced May 3, 2001: about 284,000 units.
How do I check if my Dell Computer product is recalled?
None of the 2 notices here lists model numbers, so compare your product with the name, photos, sale dates and any codes each notice gives. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Dell Computer about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Dell Computer notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Dell Inspiron 5000 Battery Modules (CPSC 01-140), email 2001BatterySupport@dell.com.
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