CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries
USCPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries
Recalling Firm: Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif., LG Chem Ltd., of South Korea
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled batteries are used with the 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) laptop computer. The batteries, which contain cells manufactured during the last week of December 2003 only, have the model number A1045 and serial numbers that begin with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, or HQ408. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the bottom of the battery. The battery is approximately 4 inches long, 3 inches wide, and ¾ inches tall. No other PowerBook or iBook batteries are involved in this recall.
Affected Products
Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Apple-Announce-Recall-of-PowerBook-Computer-Batteries- |
| Title | CPSC, Apple Announce Recall of PowerBook Computer Batteries |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/powerbook-G4.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) laptop |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/powerbook-G4-battery.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled battery used in 15-inch PowerBook G4 laptop |
| Hazards › Name | An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Apple has received four reports of batteries overheating, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Rechargeable batteries used in 15-inch Apple PowerBook G4 computers |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 28,000 |
| Recall I D | 2672 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2004-08-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled batteries are used with the 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) laptop computer. The batteries, which contain cells manufactured during the last week of December 2003 only, have the model number A1045 and serial numbers that begin with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407, or HQ408. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the bottom of the battery. The battery is approximately 4 inches long, 3 inches wide, and ¾ inches tall. No other PowerBook or iBook batteries are involved in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 04201 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Apple Computer Inc., of Cupertino, Calif. |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | LG Chem Ltd., of South Korea |
| 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 website at www.apple.com/support/powerbook/batteryexchange |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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