REKALLD
← All recalls

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

CPSC · 06245 · published 2006-08-24

CPSC campaign 06245

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

Own something like this?

Track your items and we’ll tell you the moment a recall covers one — free, forever.

Track an item like this

Affected products

Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only

Brands in this recall

Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan

Related recalls

CPSC070112006-10-23

Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan

CPSC062702006-09-28

Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan

CPSC062312006-08-15

Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan