Enterprise Information Technology Services Press Release
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Wednesday: August 23, 2006
Writer: Bert DeSimone, 706/542-5110,
bert@uga.edu
Contact: EITS Helpdesk, 706/542-3106,
heldesk@uga.edu
Russel D. Dukes, Fire Safety Manager, 706/369-5706,
rdukes@esd.uga.edu
Dell notebook battery recall
ATHENS, Ga.— Dell Computer Inc. has identified a potential issue associated with certain batteries sold with the following Dell notebook computers:
Latitude
Inspiron
XPST
Dell Precision Mobile Workstation
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and other regulatory agencies, Dell is voluntarily recalling certain batteries and offering free replacements for these batteries. Under certain conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat, which could pose a risk of fire.
Batteries subject to recall should not be used while awaiting a replacement battery pack from Dell. You may continue to use your notebook computer using the AC adapter power cord originally provided with your notebook.
Therefore, if you own a Dell notebook computer please visit the following Web site:
and follow the instructions on the Web site to determine if your battery is affected by the recall and to begin the process to replace the battery.
About EITS
The Office of the Chief Information Officer and Enterprise
Information Technology Services (EITS)
are committed to the mission of UGA as a land-and-sea-grant institution
where academics come first and the research extensive university
community encourages research efforts at the undergraduate and graduate
levels. To that end, under the direction of the University´s
Chief Information Officer, EITS endeavors to provide a robust,
reliable, and secure information technology infrastructure,
maintain essential production services, and offer world-class support.
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