Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-08-24). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06245 |
| Published | 2006-08-24 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-15 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only |
| Firm named in the title | Apple |
| Firms | Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (manufacturer); Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Japan, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,100,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Apple's online store, Apple retail stores nationwide, and Apple Authorized Resellers from October 2003 through August 2006 for between $900 and $2300. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130. |
Description
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. Consumers should remove the battery from the computer to view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the unit. Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial numbers 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 ZZ338 through ZZ4273K429 through 3K6116C519 through 6C552 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 ZZ411 through ZZ4273K428 through 3K611 15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 and A1148 3K425 through 3K6016N530 through 6N5516N601 No other Apple notebook computers are involved in this recall.
Hazard
These lithium-ion batteries can 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.
Incidents and injuries
Apple has received nine reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of minor burns from handling overheated computers and other reports of minor property damage. No serious injuries were reported.
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