Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 06245 · Aug 24, 2006 · Apple
1,100,000
units affected
1,100,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06245
- Date
- Aug 24, 2006
- Company
- Apple
- Units affected
- 1,100,000
- Product
- Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by sony for certain previous ibook g4 and powerbook g4 notebook computers only?
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.
What is the hazard?
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.