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Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: August 24, 2006 Initiated: August 24, 2006 #06245

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 1.1 million battery packs (an additional 700,000 battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Apple-Announces-Recall-of-Batteries-Used-in-Previous-iBook-and-PowerBook-Computers-Due-To-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan. Units affected: About 1.1 million battery packs (an additional 700,000 battery packs were sold outside the U.S.).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 24, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06245.

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