CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 05179
Rechargeable batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 computers
Published October 7, 2024 · Recall initiated: May 20, 2005
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. 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.
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 October 2004 through May 2005, for between $900 to $2300. The batteries also were sold separately for about $130.
- Country
- US
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