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Old 08-15-2006, 11:37 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Just saw it on ABC News. Dell are recalling 4 million of there batteries.
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Old 08-16-2006, 02:03 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Just saw it on ABC News. Dell are recalling 4 million of there batteries.
Actually the total number is somewhat more like 4.1 million according to the report you can read through at http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=2317192

"DALLAS Aug 15, 2006 (AP)— Dell Inc.'s record-setting recall of 4.1 million notebook computer batteries raised safety concerns about the power source of countless electronic devices, but experts said the problem appears to stem from flaws in the production of the laptop batteries, not the underlying technology."
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Actually the total number is somewhat more like 4.1 million according to the report you can read through at http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=2317192

"DALLAS Aug 15, 2006 (AP)— Dell Inc.'s record-setting recall of 4.1 million notebook computer batteries raised safety concerns about the power source of countless electronic devices, but experts said the problem appears to stem from flaws in the production of the laptop batteries, not the underlying technology."
O, thanks for the correction
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I just saw it on Attack of the Show, they showed some of the pics form the Japanese conference incident. I guess my timing on putting this article up is pretty good though I saw the THG incident article weeks ago.
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Old 08-16-2006, 02:20 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Old news.....well, for me at least. If you guys haven't heard dell has recalled 4 million laptop batteries about 2 days ago.

Edit: Seems someone already posted the recall
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From what I understand the problem seems to be in the lithium battery itself. What do you guys think of that?
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From what I understand the problem seems to be in the lithium battery itself. What do you guys think of that?
That's the 4.1 million Sony made Lithium batteries that have been overheating and even catching on fire cooking laptops in your face suddenly. That's a disaapointment since Sony generally makes reliable products. But a recall can happen in any line of manufacturing. Look at some cheap autos and see that enough!
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