CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04201
Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers
Published March 11, 2025 · Recall initiated: August 19, 2004
What's the hazard
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge.
Recall details
- Brand
- Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
- Manufacturer
- Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
- Distributor
- 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.
- Country
- US
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