AAFES RECALL  NO. 06-027 RELEASE DATE: 15 August 2006 SUBJECT: HAZARDOUS RECALL - Dell Inc. Voluntarily Recalling Notebook Computer Batteries

DISTRIBUTION: WORLDWIDE The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dell Inc. of Round Rock, Texas is voluntarily recalling Dell Notebook Computer Batteries. Name of Product: Dell-branded lithium batteries made with cells manufactured by HP and Compaq Notebook computer batteries manufactured by Sony. Units: About 2.7 million battery packs (an additional 1.4 million battery packs were sold outside U.S.A.) Battery Distributor: Dell Inc. of Round Rock, Texas. Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp. of Japan Hazard: These lithium batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Dell has received six reports of batteries overheating, resulting in property damage to furniture and personal effects. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude™ D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, E1705; Dell Precision™ M20, M60, M70 and M90 mobile workstations; and XPS,™ XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710. “Dell” and one of the following markings are printed on the batteries: “Made in Japan,” “Made in China,” or “Battery Cell Made in Japan Assembled in China.” The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Sold through: Dell’s Web site, phone and direct sales as part of a service replacement program, and catalogs from April 2004 through July 2006. AAFES sold Dell notebook computers through direct marketing. Manufactured In: Japan and China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled batteries immediately and contact Dell to receive a replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely by turning the system off, ejecting the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dell toll-free at (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log on to the firm’s Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Recall, 9701 Metric Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758. Home | History | About AAFES | Store Locator Contact AAFES | Employment | AAFES Sale Flyers | Online Shopping