Product Recall Number: 06-245
Why was Rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only recalled?
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 06-245
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-08-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1.1 million battery packs. These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers onlyUnits: About 1.1 million battery packs (an additional 700,000 battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp., of JapanComputer Manufacturer: Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Apple has received nine reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of minor burns from handling overheated computers and other reports of minor property damage. No serious injuries were reported.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 nameBattery model numberBattery serial numbers12-inch iBook G4A1061ZZ338 through ZZ4273K429 through 3K6116C519 through 6C55212-inch PowerBook G4A1079ZZ411 through ZZ4273K428 through 3K61115-inch PowerBook G4A1078 and A11483K425 through 3K6016N530 through 6N5516N601No other Apple notebook computers are involved in this recall.Sold Through: Apple's online store, Apple retail stores nationwide, and Apple Authorized Resellers from October 2003 through August 2006 for between $900 and $2300. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.Assembled in: Japan, Taiwan and ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer 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 Web site at www.apple.com to check the battery's serial number and request a replacement battery.
Hazard Description: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1.1 million battery packs (an additional 700,000 battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)
Incidents: Apple has received nine reports of batteries overheating, including two reports of minor burns from handling overheated computers and other reports of minor property damage. No serious injuries were reported.
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.
Sold At: Apple's online store, Apple retail stores nationwide, and Apple Authorized Resellers from October 2003 through August 2006 for between $900 and $2300. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Battery Cell Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp., of JapanComputer Manufacturer: Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Assembled in: Japan, Taiwan and China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed