Once again the "media" screw up - "Dell" Battery Recall
It has always been obvious that the media have no respect for people's / company's rights or the repercussions' of what they print. With a few tweaks of the words they can make a story much more interesting, screw anyone that gets affected by their drivel.
The now well-known issue of the risk of some laptop batteries "exploding", combusting or otherwise overheating, one in a million literally, seems to be branded to Dell Computers. "Buy a dell, wait for the explosion", "Dell pc's are shit", "Dell this, Dell that..." are just a few examples of the type of slander I've read on the net lately. People can be so ignorant and blindy mislead into a "pack mentality". As in, "hey look, people are bitching about exploding Dell laptops, I have to believe it and join the masses"
The fact is (*SEE END OF POST*), the offending batteries are MADE BY SONY and supplied to MANY different computer manufacturers and parts suppliers. It just so happens that the "one in a million" exploding battery was in a Dell laptop. Because of that, there has been massive un-official (internet forum/site posting) and official (media) coverage of it, as well as linkage to Dell as the offending manufacturer. That anyway, is how it appears to everyone except the select few who actually listen/read and know how this works.
I actually applaud Dell, as being the first manufacturer to publically recall all affected batteries, offer free replacements (since it was supplied by Sony, one COULD argue that Dell were not technically responsible) and provide the means of returning affected batteries for safe disposable (although I recommend disposing of in a bonfire at parties, it makes for much better entertainment.)
So I hope people identify which party involved to blame, using the facts to make their decision. Funny though, I don't see anyone slandering Sony TV's, Hi-Fi's, portable devices,... (not that it is needed or that they should, but you know what I mean. This issue would be like blaming Holden for Commodore's that start exploding, when the actual issue is caused from octane impurities in Company XYZ's fuel)
For those that want to know if they are affected (at THIS stage, only Dell has come forward, I pity those who own laptops by other companies who hope the issue will blow over), follow the following link:
Dell Battery Program And/Or call the following number:
0800 941 140
Dave.
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