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CPSCRecalled Jun 19, 2013 · #13739

Best Buy Recalls ATG Replacement Batteries for the MacBook Pro Due to Fire, Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Hazard

The battery can catch fire while charging.

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Description

This recall involves both black and white ATG lithium-ion replacement batteries for MacBook Pro notebook computers. Model number "MC-MBOOK13B" is on the label of the black battery and model number "MC-BOOK13W" is on the label of the white battery. The ATG logo is on both batteries.

Product details

Product
ATG lithium-ion batteries
Type
Batteries and Chargers
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
MBOOK13B, BOOK13W
UPCs
Sold at
Bestbuy.com and Partstore.com, or shipped to customers through the Geek Squad Protection fulfillment at Best Buy from September 2008 through June 2012 for about $50.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery, remove it from the computer and contact Best Buy for a replacement Apple brand battery or a $50 Best Buy gift card as a full refund. Best Buy is contacting its customers directly.

View the official CPSC notice