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Because "potential security threat" Dell has launched a recall of 203 000 laptop batteries. As with lithium-ion battery as often likely to overheat, in the worst case, the laptop caught fire.

Because "potential security threat" Dell has launched a recall of notebook batteries. As so often with lithium-ion batteries are likely to overheat, in the worst case, the laptop caught fire. The DELL XPS M1330 battery were installed in 203 000 Dell notebooks worldwide.

Dell stands for the problematic battery manufacturer LG is responsible under Cam. To use the period of the faulty batteries, there are two contradictory statements. The U.S. Consumer Ministry is the period between August 2007 and March 2008 , it's Dell Germany writes that the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 battery were installed in January 2008 to only. An official statement from Dell to clarify this matter is still pending.

The number of possible affected German customers declined to comment, the manufacturer. The batteries were installed, including in the model series, HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario. "In Germany, yet no cases of inflamed batteries occurred," said an Dell spokeswoman.

During the recall campaign if it were a security measure. In fact, the world so far only two known cases in which notebooks because of the LG batteries are advised fire. Nevertheless, owners should check an HP device if your laptop is at risk if necessary. Finding out this can be on a website set up by the manufacturer of the product number on the bottom of the housing. Should be a faulty battery built in, Dell advises to remove the Dell Inspiron 6400 battery and send in. Meanwhile, the notebook using the AC adapter operated on. Within seven to ten days to spare then arrive at the customer free.

The exact cause of the malfunction is, according to Dell spokeswoman not yet been determined. The U.S. Consumer Ministry was responsible in its communications, a short circuit for the burning laptops. Due to insulation failure, the Dell Studio XPS 13 battery would discharge instantly. Then, the outer shell of the strong heat does not stand up and tears, the notebook burst into flames.

If you cannot expect a notebook on fire fall, Dell an "accommodating" approach in view. The company said would create a replacement for the destroyed laptop. Of action in major damage, such as a burning apartment, was press officer to make any statement.

Only in October 2008, the company had recalled 74,000 notebook batteries due to overheating. 2005 135.000 batteries were affected. The largest were recalled, however faulty Sony batteries: Several million notebook users from different manufacturers had to change their batteries in 2006.

The problem with lithium-ion Dell Studio 1737 battery is to isolate the individual cells. Since the batteries are getting smaller, and the insulation layer is getting thinner. This places high demands on the processing. PC experts here complain that the big manufacturers outsource their battery production generally. The Asian companies have to struggle with high costs of printing, small production errors are often already decisive.

Moreover, it does occur, that individual cells do not function properly. This will not usually tested during the acceptance good enough, so the accusation. But the manufacturer who is partly responsible: To ensure that customers do not complain about poor battery life, the batteries are partially overloaded intentionally by the manufacturer.