[Trlog] Big Dell Notebook Battery Recall

[Ron Rossi]

Of course it is not the actually battery that is at fault here. It is 
either a lack of adequate venting in the enclosure or more likely a 
failure (or lack) of the thermal protection device in the pack. It is a 
fact that drawing too much current from any LiIon battery (Sony or 
otherwise) will get it hot enough to ignite.

73 es God Bless de KK1L...Ron Rossi (kk1l at arrl.net) <><
QTH: Jericho, Vermont
My page: http://www.intergate.com/~kk1l

Eric Hilding wrote:
> In case you don't watch the news or read the paper, the LARGEST battery 
> recall in history just hit for owners of many DELL Notebook 
> computers.  Batteries have been exploding and bursting into flames...very 
> UN-cool if you're in the midst of an on-air contesting high run-rate ... 
> like maybe in this weekend's NAQP SSB.
> 
> If you own a DELL, better go check out the Battery Recall info NOW:
> 
> https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx
> 
> If you don't see your battery listed, go here:
> 
> https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Identify.aspx
> 
> I typed in my "Made in Japan" D600 battery SN# but it came up allegedly not 
> a problem.  Right.
> 
> FYI & 73...
> 
> Rick, K6VVA
> 
> 
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