Dell recalls 4m laptop batteries
«The world's largest manufacturer of personal computers, Dell, is to recall 4.1 million of its notebook computer batteries because of a fire risk. (...)
Dell says it knows of six instances since December when the batteries, made by Sony, overheated or caught fire.
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"In rare cases, a short-circuit could cause the battery to overheat, causing a risk of smoke and or fire," said Dell spokesman Ira Williams.
"It happens in rare cases but we opted to take this broad action immediately."
Dell plans to launch a website telling customers how to get a free replacement battery, the Associated Press news agency reports.»
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