CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-08-19). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: A1045. About 28,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04201 |
| Published | 2004-08-19 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-11 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers |
| Firm named in the title | Apple |
| Firms | Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif. (manufacturer); LG Chem Ltd., of South Korea (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 28,000 |
| Model numbers | A1045 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The recalled batteries are used with the 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) laptop computer. The batteries, which contain cells manufactured during the last week of December 2003 only, have the model number A1045 and serial numbers that begin with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, or HQ408. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the bottom of the battery. The battery is approximately 4 inches long, 3 inches wide, and ¾ inches tall. No other PowerBook or iBook batteries are involved in this recall.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Apple has received four reports of batteries overheating, though no injuries have been reported.
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