CPSC recall 05179 — CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries

CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries

CPSC · 05179 · published 2005-05-20

CPSC campaign 05179

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. 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.

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Affected products

Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.

Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 computers

CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of iBook and PowerBook Computer Batteries

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