CPSC recall 06-231, announced August 15, 2006, covers Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony (about 2.7 million units). These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Dell to receive a replacement battery. 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.
"Dell" and one of the following markings are printed on the batteries: "Made in Japan," "Made in China," or "Battery Cell Made in Japan Assembled in China." The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker.
Which products are included?
The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers: 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, E1705; Dell Precision™ M20, M60, M70 and M90 mobile workstations; and XPS,™ XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710. "Dell" and one of the following markings are printed on the batteries: "Made in Japan," "Made in China," or "Battery Cell Made in Japan Assembled in China." The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a white sticker
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- April 2004 through July 2006
- Price paid
- $60 to $2,850
Why it was recalled
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Dell has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in property damage to furniture and personal effects. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Dell to receive a replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, ejecting the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received.
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
- Sony
- Manufacturer
- Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 06-231
- Units
- About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.5 million battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)
- Manufactured in
- Japan, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dell's Web site, phone and direct sales as part of a service replacement program, and catalogs from April 2004 through July 2006. The computers with these batteries sold for between $500 and $2850 and individual batteries sold for between $60 and $180.
- Distributor
- Dell Inc., of Round Rock, Texas
Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony
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
- 2.7 million units: the 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
- Sony is named in 14 CPSC notices in this index, from 2003 to 2017. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Sony VAIO notebook computers (03-197, Sep 2003). 9 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 1 month 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, log on to the firm's Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Recall, 9701 Metric Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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