Safety regulator, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries
Recall 05179 · May 20, 2005 · Apple Computer Inc.
128,000
units affected
128,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05179
- Date
- May 20, 2005
- Company
- Apple Computer Inc.
- Units affected
- 128,000
- Product
- Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 computers
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lithium-ion batteries are used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. The recalled batteries include those with model numbers A1061, A1078 and A1079 and serial numbers that begin with HQ441 through HQ507 or 3X446 through 3X510. Consumers should remove the battery from the computer to view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the unit. No other PowerBook or iBook batteries are involved in this recall. Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial number range 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 HQ441 - HQ507 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 3X446 - 3X510 15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 3X446 - 3X509
What can happen
An internal short can cause the battery cells to 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 six reports worldwide of batteries overheating, including two reports in the United States.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable batteries for ibook g4 and powerbook g4 computers?
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?
An internal short can cause the battery cells to 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.