Dell recalls laptop batteries

Heard this bit on the news this morning on my drive to work. They mentioned the largest safety recall in the history of consumer electronics, for Dell batteries manufactured by Sony.

I remember coming across some articles about spontaneously combusting Dell laptops. This was after I purchased one myself of course.

Then while getting my daily dose of Slate I found their Hot Document on the issue. I am a bit surprised that Dell tried to keep it on the quiet. Still, can't blame them. Wouldn't want to scare off potential customers with a huge warning plastered on their front page, would they?

Anyway, for anyone else with a (recently bought) Dell laptop, check out Dell's battery replacement page for info on whether you're affected.

Just for the record, the serial numbers affected are:


Luckily, we're not affected.