From: /m 

On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:37:04 -0400, Mike N.  wrote:

>
>https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx
>
>"Dell has identified a potential issue associated with certain batteries
>sold with Dell Latitude™, Inspiron™, XPS™ and Dell Precision Mobile
>Workstation™ notebook computers. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
>Product Safety Commission and other regulatory agencies, Dell is
>voluntarily recalling certain Dell-branded batteries with cells
>manufactured by Sony and offering free replacements for these batteries.
>Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat,
>which could pose a risk of fire."
>
>  That's quick work - considering that the high profile fires seemed only a
>few weeks ago.   I purchased my laptop in August '04, so this is like a
>free battery replacement.   I wonder if Dell or the battery maker is
>footing the bill for this one.

Sony appears to be the battery maker.   My Dell notebook, though the
correct model and time of purchase, does not have one of the faulty batteries.

Go here to check:
https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/


You can also get there from www.dell.com, scroll down and click on the link
on the bottom left of the footer.

 /m

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