Dell Laptop Battery Recall - Australia as well?

bacco|007 · 21st December 2005, 7:49 PM

I saw an article on Google News yesterday about a Battery Recall for selected Dell Laptops, my model (9300) was listed.

When I rang Dell to find out whether Australia was also covered for the recall they couldnt give me a straight answer (in fact i got a yes and a no in 2 sentences).

https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Identify.aspx says that my battery is not affected, but my ID number is only one off one of the recalled sets...

Anybody able to shed any light?

Liam · 24th December 2005, 3:18 PM

Hmm mine came up as fine ... purchased in August.

I find it funny how the example label on the site says "made in Japan". Mine's from China, and i'm guessing 99% of them are too

stroggos2k · 24th December 2005, 3:23 PM

The made in Japan Dell batteries are made by Sony

I've got a Dell i8600 from Feb 04, and both of my primary batteries aren't listed.

fusionau · 24th December 2005, 9:41 PM

The battery I got with my i9300 is made in japan. Just checked and im all clear. I've had this lappy since early april.

djsherly · 25th December 2005, 7:04 AM

http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recal..._ID_Auto=13848

21st December 2005, 7:49 PM	#1
bacco\|007 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tamworth, NSW Posts: 427	Dell Laptop Battery Recall - Australia as well? I saw an article on Google News yesterday about a Battery Recall for selected Dell Laptops, my model (9300) was listed. When I rang Dell to find out whether Australia was also covered for the recall they couldnt give me a straight answer (in fact i got a yes and a no in 2 sentences). https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Identify.aspx says that my battery is not affected, but my ID number is only one off one of the recalled sets... Anybody able to shed any light?

24th December 2005, 3:23 PM	#3
stroggos2k Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rozelle, Sydney NSW Posts: 6,155	The made in Japan Dell batteries are made by Sony I've got a Dell i8600 from Feb 04, and both of my primary batteries aren't listed. __________________ Tune in to my radio show "Adam & The Stooges" from 8-10pm every Friday night on Sydney's 2RRR 88.5FM for obscure/classic/awesome rock, game, movie & tv reviews and random fun.

24th December 2005, 9:41 PM	#4
fusionau Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 35	The battery I got with my i9300 is made in japan. Just checked and im all clear. I've had this lappy since early april. __________________ Trades: kathshan, kevmif, dukeman, andy8, dvs, enigma, teaseR, Keefa, Yoodaa, tupac130996, Gab.popp, Quittersss, mgk, Jazper Main Rig: Q6600 @ 3.2Ghz \| Tuniq Tower \| P35-DS3P \| 8GB HyperX 1066 \| 320MB 8800GTS \| 2 x 22" Samsung 2243BW \| Antec 900 File Server: E2160 \| 1GB Corsair VS \| Highpoint 2320 \| 4 x 640GB WD RAID5 \| TT Armour+ \| Corsair TX750

25th December 2005, 7:04 AM	#5
djsherly Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,458	http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recal..._ID_Auto=13848 __________________ ______ Chris

24th December 2005, 3:18 PM	#2
Liam Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,615	Hmm mine came up as fine ... purchased in August. I find it funny how the example label on the site says "made in Japan". Mine's from China, and i'm guessing 99% of them are too