Dell is Recalling 4.1 Million Laptop Batteries

[digilight]

I just found this article and thought I would pass it on since I know a number of members use laptops and probably use Dells. I don't want anyone hurt if it really is a possibility.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-08-14-dell-battery-recall_x.htm?POE=TECISVA

[LostMyMind]

Too bad they're not recalling all their crappy computers back. They're all defective just for having four big ass letters slapped on it. Wanta guess what those letters spell ;)

[stickycoins]

I have Dell laptop and desktop. Never any problems. Glad my XPS laptop battery isn't on the list. Whew! And it's also not just a Dell problem, the batteries are Sony and used in numerous laptops.

* Forgot to add...mine are NOT entry-level PCs, maxxed out EVERYTHING! Getting ready to move to Alienware. (which Dell bought).

[DGoddessChardonnay]

I have a Dell Inspiron 2200 and ran a check earlier today by running the numbers on the laptop battery to see if it was part of the recall.

Luckily, it wasn't. But then I haven't had any problems in the 2 months I've had this computer.

*knock on wood*:)

[Crosshair]

Yup, Just look where Lithium is on the periodic table.:eek: Amazing they can mass produce something that uses something that chemically reative. You can do lots of fun things with old Lithium batteries that make a "BOOM". But having your laptop set your pants on fire is something I think we all want to avoid.

[Mr. Rude]

Mmmmmmmmm....Molten lithium burns on legs... *Drools like Homer Simpson*

J/K...I saw the shots of that thing going up...Man, that's intense...& sucks for the owner too I guess. :lol:

[LadyMage]

Been a Dell user for a while and turns out my old laptop is on there - Inspiron 8600. I'll run the serial number against the list to be sure.

But yeah, never had issues. Just got me a new, beautiful Inspiron E1405, portable but powerful, comparable to the desktop I have (HP, no issues either, hand-modded). The old one was sold to my mom, who also has no issues whatsoever.