CPSCAugust 19, 2004consumer
CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- FDACinnamon Pasteurized APPLE WEDGE CIDER 1/2 Gal. (1.89L) HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792 Keep Refrigerated Produce of USA Ingredients: Apples, Natural Cinnamon Flavor. 0.1% Potassium Sorbate Added as Preservative UPC 0 36482 64002 12024-10-07
- FDA100% CIDER Pasteurized APPLE WEDGE CIDER 1 Gal. (3.78L) HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792 Keep Refrigerated 0.1% Potassium Sorbate as Preservative UPC 0 36482 12800 02024-10-07
- CPSCChem-Pak Recalls Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Due to Skin Irritation Hazard2024-08-08
- CPSCCPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using BQQZHZ Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Smoke and Fire; Sold on Amazon.com2023-05-18
- CPSCCPSC Reannounces Recall of Generac Portable Generators; Additional Finger Amputation and Crushing Injury Reported; New Repair Kit Available2022-11-10
- CPSCCPSC, thyssenkrupp Access Corp. Settle Lawsuit: Firm to Conduct Recall to Inspect Home Elevators Due to Entrapment Hazard Posing Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children; One Child Death Reported2022-09-14
- CPSCASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2022-08-18
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