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12-inch iBook G4 -
12-inch iBook battery -
12-inch PowerBook G4 -
12-inch PowerBook battery -
15-inch PowerBook G4 -
15-inch PowerBook G4 battery
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
About 128,000 units (in the United States)
Contact Apple at (800) 275-2273 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or log on to Apple's web site at www.apple.com/support/batteryexchange to check your battery's serial number and apply for a replacement battery.
Recall Details
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 |
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.
Apple has received six reports worldwide of batteries overheating, including two reports in the United States.
LG Chem Ltd., of South Korea
Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
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Related Recalls
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The lithium-ion battery in the power banks and charging stands can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese’s Law. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death.
The recalled thermal laminators may overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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