Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
This recall was issued August 24, 2006.
- Posted
- August 24, 2006
- Recall Number
- 06245
- Quantity
- About 1.1 million battery packs (an additional 700,000 battery packs were sold outside the U.S.)
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Action Taken
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.
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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.