The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·94077·Announced 1994-05-20

Dell DL-1460NI Computer Monitors Recalled Due To Fire Risk

Dell is voluntarily recalling approximately 63,000 DL-1460NI 14-inch SVGA color computer monitors because internal components may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 32 reported incidents of overheating and fire, but the source explicitly states that no personal injuries were involved and the fires did not spread, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dell Computer Corp. is voluntarily recalling approximately 63,000 Dell Model DL-1460NI 14-inch SVGA color computer monitors. These monitors were sold by Dell directly, as well as at Sam's Club, Costco, Price Club, and CompUSA. The monitors were imported from a Taiwanese manufacturer in 1992 and 1993.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. Internal components in the affected monitors can overheat, which may cause the monitor to catch fire. Dell has received 32 reports of monitors overheating, and in some cases, catching fire. None of the reported incidents involved personal injury, and the reported fires did not spread.

Consumers should check the back of their monitors for the model number "DL-1460NI". Only this specific model is involved. Consumers with these monitors should unplug them and call Dell at (800) 913-3355 to arrange for free pick-up and repair. Dell will send packing materials overnight, and Airborne Express will pick up the monitors for return of the repaired unit in 3-5 working days.

The recalled product

Product
Dell DL-1460NI Computer Monitors Recalled Due To Fire Risk
Manufacturer
Costco
Category
Consumer Product — Computer Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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