CPSC

Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 co Recalled for Fire Hazard

12-inch iBook G4
12-inch iBook G4
Recalled iBook G4 Battery
Recalled iBook G4 Battery
12-inch PowerBook G4
12-inch PowerBook G4
Recalled PowerBook G4 Battery
Recalled PowerBook G4 Battery
15-inch PowerBook G4
15-inch PowerBook G4
Recalled PowerBook G4 Battery
Recalled PowerBook G4 Battery

Hazard

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

What You Should Do

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.

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/support/batteryexchange to check your battery's serial number and apply for a replacement battery.

Products

Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 computers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

National and regional resellers, catalogers, and Apple's online and retail stores sold the computers with the batteries, from October 2004 through May 2005, for between $900 to $2300. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.