DATE: Friday, October 24, 1997              TAG: 9710240615

SECTION: BUSINESS                PAGE: D3   EDITION: FINAL 

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DELL ADAPTER PROBLEM

Dell Computer Corp. is recalling about 233,000 AC adapters, citing a potential shock hazard to users. The adapters come with the Dell Latitude LM notebook computers and Latitude LM port replicators. The port replicator is a docking station that connects the notebook computer to an external keyboard and monitor. Dell said the AC adapter's connector pins can break off from the adapter but remain in the power cord, posing a shock hazard. The AC adapters, which cost about $39, were available via the Internet, a toll free order line or direct sales from June 1996 to October 1997. Consumers can reach Dell by phone at 1-800-715-1483 or by Internet at (www.dell.com/lmadapter). KEYWORDS: RECALL

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