CPSC recall 09-707, announced October 28, 2008, covers Battery-Biz Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters used with notebook computers (about 1,300 units). The adapters can fail and overheat. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapter and contact Battery-Biz to return it and obtain a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 780-6552, or go to www.battery-biz.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 model and date codes can be found on the rating label on the back of the power adapter.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Duracell 130W Combo AC/DC adapters with model numbers EA10900, AC-6501, and DRUM130 and date codes 0804 and 0805. The black power adapter is used with notebook computers. "DURACELL UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER" is printed on the front of the power adapter. The model and date codes can be found on the rating label on the back of the power adapter.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 3 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the rating label on the back of the power adapter
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2008 through March 2008
- Price paid
- $80 to $120
Why it was recalled
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Battery-Biz has received five reports of power adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapter and contact Battery-Biz to return it and obtain a free replacement. Battery-Biz has sent a direct notice to consumers with recalled power adapters.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 3 listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 780-6552, or go to www.battery-biz.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
- Battery-Biz
- Manufacturer
- Battery-Biz Inc., of Camarillo, Calif.
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 09-707
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- www.dell.com and www.duracelldirect.com from February 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $120.
Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters used with notebook computers
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
- 1,300 units: the 96th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 47 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Brand history
- Battery-Biz is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2005 to 2008. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Battery-Biz Hi-Capacity® rechargeable notebook computer batteries (05-204, Jun 2005). 2 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Battery-Biz at (800) 780-6552 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.battery-biz.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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