Apple recalls 1.8million notebook batteries
Tim Gaden25 August 2006, 1:07 AM
Apple has announced a recall of some batteries sold with 12-inch iBooks and 12-inch and 15-inch PowerBook G4s. The batteries were manufactured by Sony, who also supplied Dell with faulty batteries currently under recall, and were sold with notebooks between October 2003 and August 2006. Are you affected?
Apple has announced a recall of some batteries sold with 12-inch iBooks and 12-inch and 15-inch PowerBook G4s.
The batteries were manufactured by Sony, who also supplied Dell with faulty batteries currently under recall, and were sold with notebooks between October 2003 and August 2006.
Like the Dell batteries, Apple says that the affected units "pose a safety risk that may result in overheating under rare circumstances", occasionally causing the notebook to catch fire.
Owners of notebooks manufactured within the specified range are advised to check if their batteries need to be exchanged. The following serial numbers identify the faulty batteries:
The information is printed on the inner side of the battery, so it will need to be removed to check. Apple's battery recall site offers images to help users locate their battery model and serial number.
Apart from the safety concerns, the recall offers affected users the opportunity to snag a brand new, fully-juiced battery. Thanks, Sony!
It's likely Qantas will limit usage of Mac notebooks on planes as it has with Dells.
Australian customers need to contact their local Apple Authorized Service Provider to obtain a replacement battery, which will be posted out free-of-charge.