Dell Notebook Battery Recall

✨ Plain-English Summary

Dell notebook computer batteries can overheat and catch fire, creating a serious safety hazard. This affects batteries sold with several Dell laptop models from the early 2000s, as well as separately sold replacement batteries. (Estimated repair/replacement value: $50-100 if not covered by recall program)

Source & Verification

This page summarizes the official notice and keeps key facts easy to verify.

Official source

CPSC

Announced by source

December 16, 2005

Last reviewed by RecallRadar

March 4, 2026

What You Should Do

1. 1Check if your Dell notebook model is on the recall list (Latitude D410-D810, Inspiron 510M-9300/XPS Gen 2, or Precision M20/M70)
2. 2Locate the white identification sticker on your battery (underside of laptop) and note the battery number
3. 3Contact Dell with your battery identification number to confirm if it's affected by the recall
4. 4If your battery is recalled, stop using it immediately and request your free replacement battery from Dell

What's Being Recalled

Quoted source excerpt from the official notice.

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. Hazard: These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk. 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.

Who's Affected

Specific models and identifiers listed in the source notice:

Technical model codes are manufacturer identifiers. Match both the product name and model code from your device settings, label, or packaging.

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Official Resources

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