Dell Will Recall Batteries in PC’s - New York Times

 Lots of negative Dell press on this topic this morning, but to be clear: 1) Sony made the batteries (and is "supporting" Dell in the recall), and 2) Dell is not the only PC vendor using Sony batteries -- i.e., expect additional recalls...

Dell is recalling 4.1 million notebook computer batteries because they could erupt in flames, the company said yesterday. It will be the largest safety recall in the history of the consumer electronics industry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

Dell, the world’s largest PC maker, said the lithium-ion batteries were made by Sony and were installed in notebooks sold from April 2004 to July 18 of this year.

Source: Dell Will Recall Batteries in PC’s - New York Times