CPSC2005-05-20
CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and 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. After removing the recalled battery from their iBook or PowerBook, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.
Sold at
National and regional resellers, catalogers, and Apple's online and retail stores sold the computers with the batteries, from October 2004 through May 2005, for between $900 to $2300. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.
Affected count
About 128,000 units (in the United States)
Injuries reported
Apple has received six reports worldwide of batteries overheating, including two reports in the United States.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, China
Products
Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and 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 web site at www.apple.com/support/batteryexchange to check your battery's serial number and apply for a replacement battery.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Apple-Announce-Recall-of-iBook-and-PowerBook-Computer-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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