Dell Recalls Hybrid Power Adapters Sold with Power Banks Due to Shock Hazard

Recall Date
2019-02-06
Manufacturer
Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei, Taiwan
Units Affected
About 8,900 (in addition, about 475 were sold in Canada)

Products Involved

Hybrid Power Adapters sold with Power Banks

Hazard

The hybrid power adapter casing can break and detach, exposing the internal metal components, posing an electric shock hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hybrid power adapters and contact Dell for instructions on receiving a free replacement adapter.

Reported Injuries

Dell has received 11 reports of the hybrid power adapter breaking and exposing the internal components. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Dell.com, Amazon.com, Microcenter.com, and other electronic online retailers nationwide from February 2017 through August 2018 for between $125 and $200.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This recall involves Dell hybrid power adapters sold with power banks. The adapter is designed to be disconnected from the power bank via release tabs. The recalled adapters were manufactured from January 2017 through March 2017 and can be used separately from the power bank while connected to a power outlet. The adapter is black and darker in color than the power bank with a Dell logo on the back label. The adapters have the following manufacture code -"CN-05G53P - LOC00 - XXX - XXXX - AXX" printed on the back of the unit, where "X" represents a numerical value. A full listing of the recalled adapter manufacture codes included in the recall are listed on www.dellproduct.com

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28