CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries
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The hazard
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: Apple has received four reports of batteries overheating, though no injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge.
Contact: Contact Apple at (800) 275-2273 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or log on to Apple's website at www.apple.com/support/powerbook/batteryexchange
About this recall
The recalled batteries are used with the 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) laptop computer. The batteries, which contain cells manufactured during the last week of December 2003 only, have the model number A1045 and serial numbers that begin with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, or HQ408. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the bottom of the battery. The battery is approximately 4 inches long, 3 inches wide, and ¾ inches tall. No other PowerBook or iBook batteries are involved in this recall.
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Photos: U.S. CPSC