CPSCRecalled Aug 19, 2004 · #04201
CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries
Hazard
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif. | LG Chem Ltd., of South Korea
- Model numbers
- A1045, HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, HQ408
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- National and regional resellers, catalogers, and Apple's online and retail stores sold the computers with the batteries, from January 2004 through August 2004, for between $2000 and $2600. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge.