Recalls / 2004-08-19

CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries

04201 · Recalled 2004-08-19 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Apple has received four reports of batteries overheating, though no injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers		About 28,000

Parties

Manufacturers: Apple Computer Inc., LG Chem Ltd.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: National, regional resellers, catalogers, Apple's, retail stores sold the computers with the batteries, from January 2004 through August 2004, for, $2600. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.

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 website at www.apple.com/support/powerbook/batteryexchange

More images

Recalled battery used in 15-inch PowerBook G4 laptop

Source: CPSC recall 04201. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.