Dell Inc. recalls Hybrid Adapter sold with power bank
- Starting date:
- December 13, 2018
- Posting date:
- December 13, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Electrical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-68588
Affected products
Dell Hybrid Adapters sold with power bank
Product description
This recall involves Dell brand Hybrid Adapters with model number LA45NM170, sold in combination with a power bank. The power banks are not included in the recall.
The affected Hybrid Adapters can be identified by a unique piece part ID (PPID) on the label beginning with "CN - 05G53P - LOC00 – XXX – XXXX - AXX" located on the lower right of the label.
To check the PPID numbers included in this recall, consumers can visit the company's website
Hazard identified
The Hybrid Adapter casing can break and detach, exposing internal components, posing a risk of electric shock.
As of December 3, 2018 the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 475 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from February 2017 to August 2018.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Distributor
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Dell Inc.
Round Rock
Texas
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
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Lite-On Technology (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected Hybrid Adapter and contact Dell Inc. for a replacement adapter.
For more information, consumers can contact the company's Technical Support by telephone toll free at 1-866-362-5350, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Consumers can also visit the company's website to check the piece part ID (PPID) numbers of affected products.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.