CPSCAugust 24, 2006consumer

Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The hazard

These lithium-ion batteries can 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.

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