CPSC2004-08-19
CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries
Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
Hazard
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge.
Sold at
National and regional resellers, catalogers, and Apple's online and retail stores sold the computers with the batteries, from January 2004 through August 2004, for between $2000 and $2600. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.
Affected count
About 28,000
Injuries reported
Apple has received four reports of batteries overheating, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers
Consumer contact
Contact Apple at (800) 275-2273 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or log on to Apple's website at www.apple.com/support/powerbook/batteryexchange
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Apple-Announce-Recall-of-PowerBook-Computer-Batteries-Don't want to check this manually?
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