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/20...tm?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. 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.

[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.