Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3345.
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. Consumers should remove the battery from the computer to view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the unit. Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial numbers 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 ZZ338 through ZZ4273K429 through 3K6116C519 through 6C552 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 ZZ411 through ZZ4273K428 through 3K611 15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 and A1148 3K425 through 3K6016N530 through 6N5516N601 No other Apple notebook computers are involved in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3345.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Apple's Online Store, Apple Retail Stores Nationwide, And Apple Authorized Resellers From October 2003 Through August 2006 For Between $900 And $2300. The Batteries Also Were Sold Separately For About $130. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3345.
Contact Apple at (800) 275-2273 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or log on to Apple's Web site at www.apple.com to check the battery's serial number and request a replacement battery.
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Apple's Online Store, Apple Retail Stores Nationwide, And Apple Authorized Resellers From October 2003 Through August 2006 For Between $900 And $2300. The Batteries Also Were Sold Separately For About $130. Recall FAQ
Apple's Online Store, Apple Retail Stores Nationwide, And Apple Authorized Resellers From October 2003 Through August 2006 For Between $900 And $2300. The Batteries Also Were Sold Separately For About $130. is the subject of an electronics recall: Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on August 24, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.