CPSC recall 06-056, announced December 16, 2005, covers Dell Notebook Computer Batteries (about 22,000 units). These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Customers should contact Dell to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall. Recall contact: call (866) 342-0011, or go to www.dellbatteryprogram.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker.
Which products are included?
The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell Precision™ M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a white sticker
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2004 through October 2005
- Price paid
- $99 to $2,650
Why it was recalled
These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk.
Incidents and injuries
Dell has received three reports of batteries overheating. The incidents involved damage to a tabletop, a desktop, and minor damage to personal effects. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Customers should contact Dell to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall. If it is, consumers should immediately stop using the battery as a power source for their notebook computer. Dell will provide a free replacement battery.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 342-0011, or go to www.dellbatteryprogram.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dell
- Manufacturer
- Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 06-056
- Units
- About 22,000 in the U.S.
- Manufactured in
- Japan, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dell sold these batteries with the notebook computers, as part of a service replacement, and as individual units on its Web site and catalogs from October 5, 2004 through October 13, 2005. The computers with these batteries sold for between $900 and $2,650, and individual batteries sold for between $99 and $179.
Dell Notebook Computer Batteries
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 22,000 units: the 61st-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Dell is named in 6 CPSC notices in this index, from 1997 to 2019. This recall is the 4th. The one before: Delta Electronics AC adapters (05-004, Oct 2004). 5 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 13 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dell toll-free at (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, go to the firm's Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Program, 9701 Metric Blvd., Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78758.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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